How much money do Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $73,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $70,900 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 CDU graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $118,400 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $63,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $105,600 followed by Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) at $70,100 and Public Health (Master's Degree) who earn $55,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $118,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $105,600 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) | $70,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $63,400 |
| Public Health (Master's Degree) | $55,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111966 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.