How much money do The Evergreen State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,000 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 Evergreen graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Biological and Physical Sciences with a median starting salary of $21,200 followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities paying $21,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $53,600 followed by Public Administration (Master's Degree) at $51,100 and Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degree) who earn $36,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for The Evergreen State College 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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) | $53,600 |
| Public Administration (Master's Degree) | $51,100 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degree) | $36,800 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $21,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235167 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for The Evergreen State College.