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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Shaw University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Shaw 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 $23,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $29,000. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Social Work, with median first-year earnings of $31,500 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $28,100 , and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $21,700 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $30,200 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Shaw University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,500
Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degree) $30,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,100
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $21,700
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $14,900

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199643.

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

Last updated: August 2026