College Salary Report

Updated 2024

College Salary Report

Best Private Universities by Salary Potential

Want a private education with a degree setting you up for a strong financial future? Check out the top private university rankings by graduate salary.

Bachelor's Only
All Alumni
RankSchool NameSchool TypeEarly Career Pay
Mid-Career Pay
% High Meaning
% STEM Degrees
Rank:651School Name:Ursuline CollegeSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,800Mid-Career Pay:$101,500% High Meaning:61%% STEM Degrees:2%
Rank:651School Name:Ashland UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$59,100Mid-Career Pay:$101,500% High Meaning:54%% STEM Degrees:8%
Rank:651School Name:Eureka CollegeSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$58,500Mid-Career Pay:$101,500% High Meaning:51%% STEM Degrees:5%
Rank:651School Name:American International CollegeSchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$67,300Mid-Career Pay:$101,500% High Meaning:65%% STEM Degrees:0%
Rank:655School Name:Geneva CollegeSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$62,300Mid-Career Pay:$101,400% High Meaning:62%% STEM Degrees:28%
Rank:656School Name:Mercyhurst UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$62,200Mid-Career Pay:$101,300% High Meaning:43%% STEM Degrees:10%
Rank:656School Name:Russell Sage CollegeSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$57,700Mid-Career Pay:$101,300% High Meaning:67%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:656School Name:Hood CollegeSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$63,800Mid-Career Pay:$101,300% High Meaning:45%% STEM Degrees:25%
Rank:659School Name:Morningside UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,700Mid-Career Pay:$101,200% High Meaning:59%% STEM Degrees:7%
Rank:660School Name:Ferrum CollegeSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$50,700Mid-Career Pay:$101,100% High Meaning:50%% STEM Degrees:10%
Rank:660School Name:Cumberland UniversitySchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$61,700Mid-Career Pay:$101,100% High Meaning:59%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:660School Name:Southwestern Adventist UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$58,000Mid-Career Pay:$101,100% High Meaning:69%% STEM Degrees:12%
Rank:660School Name:Lyon CollegeSchool Type:Liberal Arts School, Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,300Mid-Career Pay:$101,100% High Meaning:56%% STEM Degrees:31%
Rank:660School Name:Maryville University of Saint LouisSchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$63,400Mid-Career Pay:$101,100% High Meaning:56%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:665School Name:Stephens CollegeSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$55,700Mid-Career Pay:$100,900% High Meaning:48%% STEM Degrees:7%
Rank:666School Name:Northcentral UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$60,600Mid-Career Pay:$100,700% High Meaning:-% STEM Degrees:3%
Rank:666School Name:Newberry CollegeSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$56,000Mid-Career Pay:$100,700% High Meaning:57%% STEM Degrees:5%
Rank:668School Name:Corban UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$56,200Mid-Career Pay:$100,600% High Meaning:63%% STEM Degrees:3%
Rank:668School Name:Shenandoah UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$65,900Mid-Career Pay:$100,600% High Meaning:65%% STEM Degrees:10%
Rank:668School Name:University of Sioux FallsSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,600Mid-Career Pay:$100,600% High Meaning:64%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:668School Name:Lubbock Christian UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,300Mid-Career Pay:$100,600% High Meaning:64%% STEM Degrees:9%
Rank:668School Name:College of Saint MarySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,800Mid-Career Pay:$100,600% High Meaning:44%% STEM Degrees:2%
Rank:668School Name:Southwestern College (Kansas)School Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$64,700Mid-Career Pay:$100,600% High Meaning:66%% STEM Degrees:20%
Rank:674School Name:Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$57,900Mid-Career Pay:$100,500% High Meaning:58%% STEM Degrees:2%
Rank:674School Name:Quincy UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$58,500Mid-Career Pay:$100,500% High Meaning:52%% STEM Degrees:13%

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