How much money do Hope International University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,700 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 HIU graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $34,400 .
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 $39,700 followed by Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) at $39,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Hope International 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 |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) | $39,700 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $39,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120537 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Hope International University.