How much money do California Institute of Integral Studies graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating?
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for CIIS graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other with a median starting salary of $21,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $37,100 followed by Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degree) at $33,500 and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) who earn $32,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for California Institute of Integral Studies 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 |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Doctoral Degree) | $37,100 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degree) | $33,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $32,900 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110316 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for California Institute of Integral Studies.