Marshall University Salaries

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Salaries by Major at Marshall University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Marshall 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 $32,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $40,200. 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 $56,100 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $55,000 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $43,800 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $176,400 , followed by Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degree) at $122,000 , and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) at $83,800 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Marshall University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major	Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degree)	$176,400
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degree)	$122,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree)	$83,800
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degree)	$70,800
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor�s Degree)	$56,100
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree)	$55,000
Medicine (First Professional Degree)	$53,900
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degree)	$52,100
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree)	$51,400
Business/Commerce (Master's Degree)	$49,200
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree)	$47,200
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree)	$44,900
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor�s Degree)	$43,800
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree)	$42,900
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree)	$40,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree)	$38,700
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree)	$38,300
Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor�s Degree)	$36,900
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree)	$36,100
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor�s Degree)	$35,000
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor�s Degree)	$34,300
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor�s Degree)	$31,400
Marketing (Bachelor�s Degree)	$29,600
Journalism (Bachelor�s Degree)	$29,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor�s Degree)	$28,200
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor�s Degree)	$26,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor�s Degree)	$23,100
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor�s Degree)	$22,900
English Language and Literature (Bachelor�s Degree)	$22,100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor�s Degree)	$21,800
Psychology (Bachelor�s Degree)	$19,100
Biology (Bachelor�s Degree)	$18,800
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor�s Degree)	$17,800