Southwest Baptist University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Southwest Baptist University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Southwest Baptist University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $30,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $36,700. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $51,000 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $47,200 , and Psychology at $28,100 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $66,100 , followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) at $44,200 , and Education (Master's Degree) at $37,400 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Southwest Baptist University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Southwest Baptist University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $66,100
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $51,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $47,200
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $44,200
Education (Master's Degree) $37,400
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,900

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179326.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026