Union University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Union University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Union 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 $38,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $48,200. 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 $58,100 , followed by Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other at $45,100 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $35,100 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $118,900 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $90,400 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) at $66,800 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Union University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) $118,900
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $90,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $66,800
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) $64,400
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $58,100
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $46,900
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) $45,100
Education (Master's Degree) $42,500
Social Work (Master's Degree) $38,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,100
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,700
Social Work (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,100

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221971.

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

Last updated: August 2026