How much money do Union Institute & University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $62,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $51,400 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 Union graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminal Justice and Corrections with a median starting salary of $109,800 followed by Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services paying $30,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $75,800 followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Master's Degree) at $40,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Union Institute & 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 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $109,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $75,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Master's Degree) | $40,900 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206279 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Union Institute & University.