How much money do Linfield University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $49,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $56,400 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 Linfield 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 $79,300 followed by Accounting and Related Services paying $46,200 and Finance and Financial Management Services graduates who have a median starting income of $45,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Linfield 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) | $79,300 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,200 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $45,600 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,900 |
| Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,300 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,700 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209065 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Linfield University.