How much money do Converse College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,000 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 Converse College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Psychology with a median starting salary of $19,800 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $36,700 followed by Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) at $29,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Converse 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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $36,700 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) | $29,700 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217961 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Converse College.