How much money do Lenoir Rhyne University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,000 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $47,300 followed by Health and Physical Education/Fitness paying $28,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $65,100 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $44,400 and Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) who earn $42,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Lenoir Rhyne University 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 |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degree) | $65,100 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $44,400 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) | $42,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $37,200 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198835 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Lenoir Rhyne University.