How much money do University of Rio Grande graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,900 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 University of Rio Grande 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 $51,800 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $43,200 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates who have a median starting income of $30,800 .
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 University of Rio Grande 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $51,800 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $43,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=205203 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Rio Grande.