How much money do Wartburg College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $48,100 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 Wartburg College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Accounting and Related Services with a median starting salary of $53,600 followed by Business/Commerce paying $41,600 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas graduates who have a median starting income of $39,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Wartburg 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 |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,600 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,700 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,500 |
| Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154527 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Wartburg College.