How much money do Niagara University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $35,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $43,100 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 Niagara University 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 $67,300 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $35,600 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $33,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $52,700 followed by Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) at $44,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Niagara 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $67,300 |
| Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) | $52,700 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $44,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,800 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193973 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Niagara University.