NSU Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Northern State University

This page shows median first-year earnings for NSU 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 $33,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $37,400. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, with median first-year earnings of $38,400 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $37,000 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $43,400 , followed by Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) at $39,600 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Northern State University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) $43,400
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $39,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $37,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219259.

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

Last updated: August 2026