How much money do Antioch University Santa Barbara graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,000 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for AUSB graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities with a median starting salary of $35,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $60,900 followed by Education (Master's Degree) at $55,000 and Psychology (Master's Degree) who earn $40,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Antioch University Santa Barbara graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $60,900 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $55,000 |
| Psychology (Master's Degree) | $40,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $39,100 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=245847 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Antioch University Santa Barbara.