Dakota Wesleyan University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Dakota Wesleyan University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Dakota Wesleyan University 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 $34,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $55,900 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $51,400 , and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $36,300 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

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

Median first-year earnings for Dakota Wesleyan University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $55,900
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $51,400
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,300

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219091.

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

Last updated: August 2026