College Salary Report

Updated 2024

College Salary Report

Best Private Universities by Salary Potential

Want the intimate experience of a private college along with a high-paying career? Check out private colleges with highest-paid alumni.

Bachelor's Only
All Alumni
RankSchool NameSchool TypeEarly Career Pay
Mid-Career Pay
% High Meaning
% STEM Degrees
Rank:625School Name:Southeastern UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$52,400Mid-Career Pay:$96,700% High Meaning:63%% STEM Degrees:1%
Rank:625School Name:Lindenwood UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$60,000Mid-Career Pay:$96,700% High Meaning:44%% STEM Degrees:10%
Rank:625School Name:Spalding UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$59,200Mid-Career Pay:$96,700% High Meaning:78%% STEM Degrees:0%
Rank:629School Name:Wilberforce UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$51,900Mid-Career Pay:$96,500% High Meaning:60%% STEM Degrees:10%
Rank:630School Name:Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BayamonSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$63,500Mid-Career Pay:$96,300% High Meaning:75%% STEM Degrees:32%
Rank:631School Name:Multnomah UniversitySchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$50,400Mid-Career Pay:$96,200% High Meaning:71%% STEM Degrees:6%
Rank:631School Name:Roberts Wesleyan UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,700Mid-Career Pay:$96,200% High Meaning:62%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:631School Name:Union UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$59,800Mid-Career Pay:$96,200% High Meaning:58%% STEM Degrees:5%
Rank:631School Name:Flagler CollegeSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$53,000Mid-Career Pay:$96,200% High Meaning:41%% STEM Degrees:0%
Rank:631School Name:California Baptist UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$63,100Mid-Career Pay:$96,200% High Meaning:57%% STEM Degrees:11%
Rank:631School Name:Southwestern College (Kansas)School Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$61,300Mid-Career Pay:$96,200% High Meaning:65%% STEM Degrees:20%
Rank:637School Name:Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$59,700Mid-Career Pay:$96,100% High Meaning:43%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:637School Name:Lubbock Christian UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$58,100Mid-Career Pay:$96,100% High Meaning:60%% STEM Degrees:9%
Rank:637School Name:Earlham CollegeSchool Type:Liberal Arts School, Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$64,200Mid-Career Pay:$96,100% High Meaning:53%% STEM Degrees:32%
Rank:640School Name:Virginia Wesleyan UniversitySchool Type:Liberal Arts School, Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,300Mid-Career Pay:$96,000% High Meaning:57%% STEM Degrees:11%
Rank:640School Name:Dominican UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$61,600Mid-Career Pay:$96,000% High Meaning:49%% STEM Degrees:9%
Rank:642School Name:Russell Sage CollegeSchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$54,700Mid-Career Pay:$95,900% High Meaning:63%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:642School Name:Warner UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$53,200Mid-Career Pay:$95,900% High Meaning:66%% STEM Degrees:2%
Rank:642School Name:Saint Francis Medical Center College of NursingSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$67,700Mid-Career Pay:$95,900% High Meaning:70%% STEM Degrees:0%
Rank:642School Name:Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$54,700Mid-Career Pay:$95,900% High Meaning:60%% STEM Degrees:9%
Rank:646School Name:Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$55,000Mid-Career Pay:$95,700% High Meaning:58%% STEM Degrees:2%
Rank:646School Name:College of Our Lady of the ElmsSchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$59,400Mid-Career Pay:$95,700% High Meaning:52%% STEM Degrees:9%
Rank:646School Name:Drury UniversitySchool Type:Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$54,800Mid-Career Pay:$95,700% High Meaning:54%% STEM Degrees:24%
Rank:646School Name:Maryville University of Saint LouisSchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$59,700Mid-Career Pay:$95,700% High Meaning:56%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:650School Name:Guilford CollegeSchool Type:Liberal Arts School, Private School, ReligiousEarly Career Pay:$54,200Mid-Career Pay:$95,600% High Meaning:49%% STEM Degrees:22%

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