How much money do Northern State University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,400 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 NSU graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods with a median starting salary of $38,400 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $37,000 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $43,400 followed by Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) at $39,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Northern State 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 |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $43,400 |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) | $39,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219259 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Northern State University.