How much money do Western International University 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 $53,100 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 West graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business/Commerce with a median starting salary of $65,000 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $57,200 and Behavioral Sciences graduates who have a median starting income of $36,900 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $64,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Western International 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/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $65,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $64,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $57,200 |
| Behavioral Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106102 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Western International University.