How much money do University of Richmond graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $48,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $73,900 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 University of Richmond graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $74,100 followed by Economics paying $65,500 and Accounting and Related Services graduates who have a median starting income of $61,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Law (First Professional Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $53,500 followed by Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) at $44,700 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Graduate/Professional Certificate) who earn $42,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Richmond 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $74,100 |
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $65,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $61,800 |
| Law (First Professional Degree) | $53,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) | $44,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Graduate/Professional Certificate) | $42,400 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $42,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $40,700 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,500 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,600 |
| Area Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,900 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $18,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233374 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Richmond.