How much money do University of the Cumberlands graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $36,700 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 Cumberland College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business/Commerce with a median starting salary of $35,200 followed by Human Services paying $27,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $61,100 followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $50,500 and Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) who earn $42,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of the Cumberlands 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 |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) | $61,100 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) | $50,500 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $42,200 |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) | $40,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) | $39,700 |
| Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) | $37,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $35,900 |
| Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,200 |
| Human Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156541 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of the Cumberlands.