How much money do Gustavus Adolphus College 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 $56,300 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 Gustavus Adolphus College 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 $59,600 followed by Accounting and Related Services paying $56,100 and Economics graduates who have a median starting income of $47,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Gustavus Adolphus 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,600 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $56,100 |
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,500 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,100 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,600 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,700 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,500 |
| Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,400 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,800 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,000 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,300 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,000 |
| History (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173647 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Gustavus Adolphus College.