Prairie View A & M University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Prairie View A & M University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Prairie View A & M University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Prairie View A & M University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for PVAMU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $31,000 | $48,430 | |
| Agriculture, General | $31,000 | $27,050 | |
| Architecture | $31,000 | $42,120 | |
| Biology, General | $29,500 | $24,270 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,280 | $38,290 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $26,500 | $68,670 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $62,260 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,000 | $25,190 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $68,220 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $31,000 | $43,430 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,120 | $32,250 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,500 | $71,260 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Not Reported | $25,970 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,000 | $24,420 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $31,000 | $27,950 | |
| History | Not Reported | $22,670 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $31,350 | $35,950 | |
| Marketing | $30,190 | $33,460 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,250 | $75,780 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $35,990 | $33,570 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $31,130 | |
| Psychology, General | $29,000 | $26,220 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,450 | $70,430 | |
| Social Work | $31,770 | $29,690 |
Salary Score ™ for PVAMU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,470 | $52,110 | |
| Architecture | $20,500 | $50,860 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,000 | $64,490 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $40,950 | $46,870 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | Not Reported | $49,060 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $31,240 | $52,300 | |
| Engineering, General | Not Reported | $75,340 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $47,860 | $35,420 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $36,870 | $87,110 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,780 | $39,370 |
Most Recent Reviews
Attending a historically black university opened my eyes to what it was like to be around people who not only looked like I do to most others, but around people who wanted to achieve like I did. It was very motivating to have professors who knew their subject matter and who were able to share real-world experiences with the class. Our football team needs improvement, but PV has it all. I recommend this university to anyone who is looking or wondering about where to get their education. As long as you stay... Read More
My university prepared me for my career as a teacher and instilled in me a love for education. I have had a successful first year thanks to my professors, advisors, and classmates. My university prepared me greatly for my new career and gave me the tools and opportunity to be successful in their career. I am forever grateful and I recommend this university and the special education program at Prairie V ire A&M to anyone who has a desire to teach.