How much money do University of Western States graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $44,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $52,200 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 Western States graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services with a median starting salary of $24,600 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $52,100 followed by Chiropractic (First Professional Degree) at $45,400 and Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Master's Degree) who earn $44,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Western States 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 |
|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Master's Degree) | $52,100 |
| Chiropractic (First Professional Degree) | $45,400 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Master's Degree) | $44,900 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210438 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Western States.