How much money do Salem International University graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,600 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 Salem International University graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $29,100 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $24,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Educational Administration and Supervision (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) program rank first with a median initial income of $54,600 followed by Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) at $51,100 and Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) who earn $40,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Salem International 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 |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision (Post-baccalaureate Certificate) | $54,600 |
| Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) | $51,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) | $40,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $29,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $24,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237783 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Salem International University.