College Salary Report

Updated 2024

College Salary Report

Best Research Universities by Salary Potential

Considering a research university for your bachelor’s degree? Learn more about the top research universities with the highest-paid graduates.

Bachelor's Only
All Alumni
RankSchool NameSchool TypeEarly Career Pay
Mid-Career Pay
% High Meaning
% STEM Degrees
Rank:300School Name:Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$55,100Mid-Career Pay:$89,800% High Meaning:74%% STEM Degrees:16%
Rank:302School Name:University of the CumberlandsSchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$51,700Mid-Career Pay:$88,700% High Meaning:68%% STEM Degrees:29%
Rank:303School Name:Liberty UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research University, For Sports FansEarly Career Pay:$57,000Mid-Career Pay:$88,300% High Meaning:61%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:304School Name:Jackson State UniversitySchool Type:Research University, For Sports Fans, State SchoolEarly Career Pay:$54,000Mid-Career Pay:$87,100% High Meaning:67%% STEM Degrees:16%
Rank:305School Name:Gardner-Webb UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research University, For Sports FansEarly Career Pay:$53,200Mid-Career Pay:$85,300% High Meaning:65%% STEM Degrees:6%
Rank:306School Name:Union Institute & UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$52,700Mid-Career Pay:$83,600% High Meaning:83%% STEM Degrees:0%

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