How much money do Sewanee The University of the South graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $49,800 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 Sewanee graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Economics with a median starting salary of $45,600 followed by International/Global Studies paying $31,000 and English Language and Literature graduates who have a median starting income of $22,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $67,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Sewanee The University of the South 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 |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degree) | $67,000 |
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $45,600 |
| International/Global Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,000 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,100 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221519 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Sewanee The University of the South.