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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Charleston

This page shows median first-year earnings for University of Charleston graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $38,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $45,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $59,100 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $44,200 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $43,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $115,500 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) at $92,100 , and Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) at $67,700 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Charleston graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Charleston graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) $115,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degree) $92,100
Business/Commerce (Master's Degree) $67,700
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $59,100
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) $44,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $43,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $40,800

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237312.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026