How much money do Faulkner University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,500 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 Faulkner graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $39,000 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $31,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Law (First Professional Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $36,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Faulkner 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,000 |
| Law (First Professional Degree) | $36,300 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101189 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Faulkner University.