Wartburg College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Wartburg College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Wartburg College 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 $38,800 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $48,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Accounting and Related Services, with median first-year earnings of $53,600 , followed by Business/Commerce at $41,600 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at $39,800 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Wartburg College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,600
Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,500
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,700
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,500
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,100

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154527.

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

Last updated: August 2026