How much money do Claflin University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $25,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $30,700 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 Claflin University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $33,700 followed by Human Resources Management and Services paying $30,300 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $28,200 .
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 Claflin University 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,700 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,300 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,200 |
| Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,500 |
| Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,700 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,700 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217873 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Claflin University.