Peru State College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Peru State College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Peru State College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $32,800 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,000. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Business Administration, Management and Operations, with median first-year earnings of $41,800 , followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections at $38,100 , and Special Education and Teaching at $34,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $48,900 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Peru State College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Peru State College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $48,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,800
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,100
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,100
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,900

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181534.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026