Bellarmine University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Bellarmine University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Bellarmine University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $40,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $50,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $59,300 , followed by Business/Commerce at $36,500 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $34,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $80,700 , followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $64,900 , and Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) at $64,100 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Bellarmine University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Bellarmine University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $80,700
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $64,900
Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) $64,100
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $59,300
Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $56,300
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $41,200
Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,400
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,400
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,600

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156286.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026