Adams State University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Adams State University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Adams State University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $27,500 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $54,100 , followed by Business/Commerce at $32,900 , and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities at $30,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $44,600 , followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) at $42,800 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Adams State University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Adams State University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126182.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026