How much money do Athens State University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $35,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,200 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 Athens State University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $60,000 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $38,600 and Accounting and Related Services graduates who have a median starting income of $38,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Athens State 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $60,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,600 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,500 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,100 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,500 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,100 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100812 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Athens State University.