How much money do University of Saint Joseph graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $44,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $51,200 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 USJ 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 $68,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $114,000 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $96,300 and Education (Master's Degree) who earn $57,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Saint Joseph 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 |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degree) | $114,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $96,300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $68,600 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $57,400 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $53,800 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $48,700 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $46,500 |
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $43,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130314 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Saint Joseph.