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Cumberland College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of the Cumberlands

This page shows median first-year earnings for Cumberland 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 $28,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $36,700. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Business/Commerce, with median first-year earnings of $35,200 , followed by Human Services at $27,800 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $61,100 , followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $50,500 , and Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) at $42,200 .

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

Median first-year earnings for University of the Cumberlands graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156541.

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

Last updated: August 2026