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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Davidson College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Davidson 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 $48,500 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $63,500. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Economics, with median first-year earnings of $64,400 , followed by Political Science and Government at $46,000 , and Psychology at $31,500 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Davidson College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Economics (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $64,400
Political Science and Government (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $46,000
Psychology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $31,500
Biology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $28,900

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198385.

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

Last updated: August 2026