How much money do Friends University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $40,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,500 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 Friends University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Accounting and Related Services with a median starting salary of $49,400 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $42,300 and Human Resources Management and Services graduates who have a median starting income of $39,200 .
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 $55,900 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $45,800 and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $34,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Friends University 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) | $55,900 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $45,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $42,300 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,200 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $34,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155089 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Friends University.