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Hampton University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Hampton University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Hampton 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 $37,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $46,900. 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 $57,200 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $38,200 , and Biology at $29,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $110,700 , followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) at $70,600 , and Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree) at $60,800 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Hampton University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degree) $110,700
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degree) $70,600
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree) $60,800
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $57,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $57,200
Architecture (Master's Degree) $38,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,200
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,400
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,400
Journalism (Bachelor’s Degree) $25,700
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor’s Degree) $20,800
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $20,100

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232265.

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

Last updated: August 2026