How much money do Spring Arbor University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $37,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,600 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 SAU 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 $69,500 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $47,700 and Social Work graduates who have a median starting income of $29,900 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $45,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Spring Arbor 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $69,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Master's Degree) | $45,700 |
| Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172334 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Spring Arbor University.