How much money do The University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,100 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 UVa-Wise graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $53,400 followed by Education paying $34,200 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $30,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for The University of Virginia's College at Wise 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $53,400 |
| Education (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233897 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for The University of Virginia's College at Wise.