Calvin University Rankings Based on Salary
- Calvin University ranks better than only 40% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Calvin University ranks better than only 39% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Salary and Debt by Major at Calvin University
We calculated a salary score for each of Calvin 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 Calvin University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for Bachelor's Degrees
Calvin University ranks higher than 40% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $22,750 | $58,221 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $20,200 | $31,133 |
| Biology, General | $25,000 | $26,585 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,438 | $46,177 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $44,091 |
| Computer Science | $27,000 | $57,318 |
| Economics | $26,676 | $28,236 |
| Engineering, General | $26,350 | $62,608 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $28,960 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,225 | $19,455 |
| History | $21,000 | $35,330 |
| Mathematics | $21,000 | $29,685 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $23,693 |
| Psychology, General | $23,550 | $29,685 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Not Reported | $37,208 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,211 | $59,011 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $22,095 | $24,615 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $21,000 | $33,192 |
| Social Work | $27,000 | $28,236 |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $30,771 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $37,424 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,000 | $36,560 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $24,350 | $35,714 |
Salary Scores for Calvin University Master's Degrees
Calvin University ranks higher than 56% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $27,736 | $56,867 |
Calvin University Reviews
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Calvin College was a great experience for my college years. I am a California Native so traveling to Michigan was just the beginning of my adventure. Calvin offered me a great love for learning, life lessons and friendships. I am thankful for my time at Calvin College because it helped me become the person I am today. IF you are thinking about choosing Calvin- YES! Your answer should be yes!!!
Calvin College was a great undergraduate experience. I always felt right at home at Calvin and I felt that, after graduation, I was more than prepared for my future career. The Calvin College Social Work department, is truly exceptional and is an advanced accredited program. I am thankful for the opportunity to attend Calvin, and I would highly recommend it to anyone searching for their College of choice.