How much money do Stephens College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,400 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 Stephens College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations with a median starting salary of $23,400 followed by Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft paying $18,900 .
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 $50,200 followed by Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) at $35,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Stephens 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 (Master's Degree) | $50,200 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $35,500 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,400 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor’s Degree) | $18,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179548 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Stephens College.