How much money do Hanover College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $48,600 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 Hanover College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Economics with a median starting salary of $46,100 followed by Communication and Media Studies paying $31,800 and Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates who have a median starting income of $24,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Hanover 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,100 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,800 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150756 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Hanover College.