How much money do Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs 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 $49,300 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 Shorter-CAPP graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $47,600 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods paying $35,500 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $33,300 .
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 $42,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs 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 (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $42,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $33,300 |
| Human Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=448309 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs.