How much money do Westmont College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $37,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $54,600 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 Westmont College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business/Managerial Economics with a median starting salary of $44,000 followed by Communication and Media Studies paying $32,700 and Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates who have a median starting income of $21,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Westmont College 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/Managerial Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,700 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125727 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Westmont College.