How much money do Rivier College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $42,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,400 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 Rivier 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 $64,300 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $41,300 and Psychology graduates who have a median starting income of $30,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $98,100 followed by Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) at $37,300 and Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) who earn $37,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Rivier 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 (Master's Degree) | $98,100 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $64,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,300 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $37,300 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $37,200 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183211 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Rivier College.