How much money do Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $43,300 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $58,800 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $37,300 and Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates who have a median starting income of $27,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $93,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $93,800 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $58,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,300 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161518 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Saint Joseph's College of Maine.