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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Spelman College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Spelman 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 $33,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $51,300. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Economics, with median first-year earnings of $47,400 , followed by English Language and Literature at $37,700 , and International/Global Studies at $32,700 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Spelman College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $47,400
English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,700
International/Global Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,700
Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,700
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,000
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $16,300

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141060.

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

Last updated: August 2026