How much money do Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $38,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $50,600 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $38,100 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $30,000 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $28,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Potomac State College of West Virginia University 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 |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $38,100 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237701 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Potomac State College of West Virginia University.