How much money do Golden Gate University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $72,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $76,400 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 Golden Gate University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $62,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $90,300 followed by Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) at $78,900 and Taxation (Master's Degree) who earn $77,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Golden Gate 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $90,300 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) | $78,900 |
| Taxation (Master's Degree) | $77,800 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree) | $69,900 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (First Professional Degree) | $66,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $62,500 |
| Psychology (Master's Degree) | $55,700 |
| Law (First Professional Degree) | $39,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115083 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Golden Gate University.