How much money do Benedict College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $20,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $25,000 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 Benedict College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminal Justice and Corrections with a median starting salary of $28,000 followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods paying $22,400 and Biology graduates who have a median starting income of $20,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Benedict 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 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $22,400 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $20,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $17,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217721 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Benedict College.