How much money do Mississippi Valley State University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $22,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $26,600 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 Mississippi Valley State University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $24,600 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $22,200 and Social Work graduates who have a median starting income of $11,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Social Work (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $31,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Mississippi Valley State 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 |
|---|---|
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $31,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,200 |
| Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) | $11,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176044 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Mississippi Valley State University.