Eastern University Rankings Based on Salary
- Eastern University ranks better than 51% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Eastern University ranks better than only 14% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Salary and Debt by Major at Eastern University
We calculated a salary score for each of Eastern 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 Eastern 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 Eastern Associate Degrees
Eastern ranks higher than 83% of colleges for associate degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $20,000 | $31,314 |
Salary Scores for Eastern Bachelor's Degrees
Eastern ranks higher than 51% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $48,823 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29,687 | $43,612 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Not Reported | $33,993 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,000 | $32,806 |
| Criminology | $30,000 | $41,193 |
| Dance | Not Reported | $25,194 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | $25,926 | $33,459 |
| Marketing | Not Reported | $42,682 |
| Music | Not Reported | $22,578 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $27,000 | $28,598 |
| Psychology, General | $23,875 | $29,141 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27,000 | $67,995 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $33,993 |
| Social Work | $27,000 | $31,133 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $32,421 | $34,847 |
Salary Scores for Eastern Master's Degrees
Eastern ranks higher than 29% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,000 | $53,045 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,180 | $44,170 |
| Education, Other | $18,541 | $45,383 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,003 | $63,749 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $45,500 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $37,208 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $54,463 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $64,935 | $46,673 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $41,000 | $42,235 |
Eastern University Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
From the minute I walked onto Eastern's campus, I knew that I belonged there. Originally, I had applied to the Philadelphia Art Institute, and my brother had decided to go to Eastern. When I went to help move him the course of my life changed, and for the better. I knew I needed to enroll and study Elementary Education. The campus is BEAUTIFUL, and the friendships I built there have lasted a lifetime. My classes were challenging and stimulating. They invoked passion, sparked debate, and promoted critical thinking.... Read More
Eastern was an amazing school with emphasis on social justice. I was young and naive when I first attended Eastern, and I had the opportunity to be engaged and exposed to many different services, clubs, and teams emphasizing themes of inclusion, love and justice. Many of which were in the light of the Christian Eye; therefore, faith was at the forefront of conversation. My degree in Economics/Finance was in its infancy; therefore, I'm not sure how it compares today. However, class sizes are small and there... Read More