How much money do College of Saint Benedict graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $40,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $53,700 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 Saint Benedict graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $61,600 followed by Accounting and Related Services paying $55,500 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $49,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for College of Saint Benedict 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $61,600 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $55,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,800 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,400 |
| Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,900 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,400 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,200 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174747 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for College of Saint Benedict.