How much money do Cambridge College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,200 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 Cambridge College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Human Services with a median starting salary of $33,700 followed by Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies paying $31,100 .
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 $60,500 followed by Education (Master's Degree) at $55,100 and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $45,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Cambridge 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) | $60,500 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $55,100 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $45,400 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $44,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) | $37,200 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $35,900 |
| Human Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,700 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165167 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Cambridge College.