How much money do Springfield College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $39,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $47,200 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 Springfield College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Health and Physical Education/Fitness with a median starting salary of $33,500 followed by Community Organization and Advocacy paying $33,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $113,100 followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $68,100 and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $53,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Springfield 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 |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) | $113,100 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) | $68,100 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) | $53,600 |
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $50,200 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $49,800 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy (Master's Degree) | $41,600 |
| Psychology (Master's Degree) | $39,800 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,500 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167899 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Springfield College.