How much money do Guilford College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,300 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 Guilford College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $49,400 followed by Accounting and Related Services paying $41,300 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $38,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Guilford 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $49,400 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $41,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,400 |
| History (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,100 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,600 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,600 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,600 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,300 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $18,300 |
| Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198613 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Guilford College.