How much money do Shaw University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $23,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $29,000 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 Shaw University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Social Work with a median starting salary of $31,500 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $28,100 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $21,700 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $30,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Shaw 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 |
|---|---|
| Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,500 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) | $30,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,100 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,700 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $14,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199643 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Shaw University.