How much money do Spelman College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $51,300 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 Spelman graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Economics with a median starting salary of $47,400 followed by English Language and Literature paying $37,700 and International/Global Studies graduates who have a median starting income of $32,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Spelman College 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,400 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,700 |
| International/Global Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,700 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,700 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,000 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $16,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141060 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Spelman College.