How much money do Adams State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,100 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 Adams State 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 $54,100 followed by Business/Commerce paying $32,900 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $30,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $44,600 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $42,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Adams State 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) | $54,100 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) | $44,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $42,800 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126182 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Adams State College.