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Washington and Lee Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Washington and Lee University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Washington and Lee 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 $56,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $89,000. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Accounting and Related Services, with median first-year earnings of $62,100 , followed by Economics at $54,000 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $53,000 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Law (First Professional Degree), with median first-year earnings of $64,200 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Washington and Lee University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Law (First Professional Degree) $64,200
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $62,100
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $54,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,000
Journalism (Bachelor’s Degree) $43,400
Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,500

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234207.

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

Last updated: August 2026