How much money do Bryn Mawr College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $61,500 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 Bryn Mawr graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Psychology with a median starting salary of $29,600 followed by English Language and Literature paying $25,800 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $20,700 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Social Work (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $44,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Bryn Mawr College 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 |
|---|---|
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $44,600 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,600 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211273 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Bryn Mawr College.