Piedmont University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Piedmont University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Piedmont University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $39,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $41,000. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $56,000 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $38,300 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $32,500 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $59,200 , followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $47,200 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $41,300 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Piedmont University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Piedmont University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $59,200
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $56,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $47,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $41,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,300
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,500
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,100

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140818.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026