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W&J Salaries

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  • Washington, PA
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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Washington & Jefferson College

This page shows median first-year earnings for W&J 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 $42,000 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $56,900. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Accounting and Related Services, with median first-year earnings of $49,800 , followed by Business/Commerce at $40,700 , and Economics at $38,300 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Washington & Jefferson College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $49,800
Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) $40,700
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,300
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216667.

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

Last updated: August 2026