How much money do Virginia Union University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $23,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,300 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 Virginia Union University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminology with a median starting salary of $25,300 followed by Psychology paying $24,500 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $23,700 .
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 $37,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Virginia Union 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 |
|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degree) | $37,900 |
| Criminology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,300 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,700 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $18,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234164 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Virginia Union University.