How much money do Brigham Young University Idaho graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,700 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 BYU-I graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer Science with a median starting salary of $76,600 followed by Computer and Information Sciences paying $70,100 and Mechanical Engineering graduates who have a median starting income of $63,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Brigham Young University Idaho 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science (Bachelor’s Degree) | $76,600 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $70,100 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) | $63,300 |
| Construction Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $60,200 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $55,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $51,600 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,300 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,100 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,400 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,500 |
| Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,100 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,500 |
| International/Global Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,600 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,100 |
| Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,800 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,800 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,600 |
| Animal Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,300 |
| Public Health (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,600 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,800 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,300 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $17,400 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $16,700 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $16,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $14,100 |
| Music (Bachelor’s Degree) | $9,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142522 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Brigham Young University Idaho.