How much money do Dean College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,200 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 Dean College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $36,600 followed by Dance paying $23,300 and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates who have a median starting income of $20,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Dean 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,600 |
| Dance (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,300 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165574 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Dean College.