How much money do Belhaven University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $35,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,900 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 Belhaven University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $43,300 followed by Health and Medical Administrative Services paying $36,600 and Social Sciences graduates who have a median starting income of $28,200 .
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 $44,400 followed by Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree) at $43,700 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) who earn $42,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Belhaven University 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) | $44,400 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree) | $43,700 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $43,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $42,100 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degree) | $40,200 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,600 |
| Public Administration (Master's Degree) | $36,100 |
| Social Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,200 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175421 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Belhaven University.