How much money do Southwestern College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $39,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $53,100 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 Southwestern College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $46,600 followed by Human Resources Management and Services paying $44,900 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates who have a median starting income of $36,300 .
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 $61,500 followed by Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) at $47,300 and Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) who earn $46,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Southwestern 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $61,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $47,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,600 |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) | $46,300 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155900 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Southwestern College.