How much money do Georgetown College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,300 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 Georgetown College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Communication and Media Studies with a median starting salary of $25,400 followed by Psychology paying $25,300 and Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates who have a median starting income of $24,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Education (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $39,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Georgetown 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 |
|---|---|
| Education (Master's Degree) | $39,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,400 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,300 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156745 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Georgetown College.