How much money do Edgewood College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $39,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,000 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 Edgewood College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $64,200 followed by Business/Commerce paying $41,100 and Communication and Media Studies graduates who have a median starting income of $38,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $45,300 followed by Education (Master's Degree) at $43,900 and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) who earn $36,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Edgewood College 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $64,200 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degree) | $45,300 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $43,900 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,100 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $36,200 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238661 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Edgewood College.