How much money do Kent State University at Salem graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,300 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 Kent State University at Salem graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions with a median starting salary of $46,800 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $38,800 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $33,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Kent State University at Salem 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 |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,800 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $38,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,800 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $30,000 |
| Computer Programming (Associate's Degree) | $26,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $23,900 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $19,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203492 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Kent State University at Salem.