How much money do Brenau University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $43,600 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 Brenau University 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 $59,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $65,200 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $58,400 and Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) who earn $56,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Brenau 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 |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degree) | $65,200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $58,400 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) | $56,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $47,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139199 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Brenau University.