How much money do Benedictine University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $41,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $52,800 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 Benedictine 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 $69,600 followed by Human Resources Management and Services paying $62,000 and Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other graduates who have a median starting income of $56,900 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $80,900 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $70,100 and Public Health (Master's Degree) who earn $59,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Benedictine 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $80,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $70,100 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $69,600 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $62,000 |
| Public Health (Master's Degree) | $59,900 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $56,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $43,300 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,900 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,900 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145619 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Benedictine University.