How much money do Kettering University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $64,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $76,000 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 Kettering University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Mechanical Engineering with a median starting salary of $76,900 followed by Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering paying $74,300 and Industrial Engineering graduates who have a median starting income of $69,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $97,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Kettering University 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 (Master's Degree) | $97,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) | $76,900 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) | $74,300 |
| Industrial Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) | $69,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169983 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Kettering University.