How much money do Rollins College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $51,600 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 Rollins graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is International Business with a median starting salary of $41,900 followed by Economics paying $41,600 and Business/Commerce graduates who have a median starting income of $36,900 .
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 $60,100 followed by Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) at $43,600 and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) who earn $31,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Rollins 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 Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $60,100 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) | $43,600 |
| International Business (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,900 |
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,600 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,900 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,400 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,200 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $31,100 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,700 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,600 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,100 |
| Music (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,700 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) | $18,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136950 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Rollins College.