How much money do Muhlenberg College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $44,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $63,700 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 Muhlenberg College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Finance and Financial Management Services with a median starting salary of $60,200 followed by Accounting and Related Services paying $60,000 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $47,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Muhlenberg 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 |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $60,200 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $60,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,000 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,000 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,400 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214175 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Muhlenberg College.