How much money do Montreat College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $37,500 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 Montreat College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $40,400 followed by Psychology, Other paying $26,600 .
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 $49,100 followed by Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) at $41,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Montreat 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $49,100 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $41,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $40,400 |
| Psychology, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199032 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Montreat College.