How much money do Averett University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $39,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $48,400 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 AU graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $47,900 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $34,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $62,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Averett 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 (Master's Degree) | $62,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $47,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231420 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Averett University.