Alfred University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Alfred University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Alfred 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 $33,900 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $45,700. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Mechanical Engineering, with median first-year earnings of $58,000 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $30,000 , and Psychology at $21,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $65,900 , followed by Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) at $56,500 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $32,400 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Alfred University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) $65,900
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $58,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) $56,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $32,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,000
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $21,400
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $17,100

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188641.

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

Last updated: August 2026