How much money do Merrimack College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $47,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $58,000 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 Merrimack graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $43,200 followed by Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services paying $29,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Education (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $42,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Merrimack 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) | $43,200 |
| Education (Master's Degree) | $42,900 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166850 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Merrimack College.