Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Slippery Rock University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock 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 SRU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,250 | $43,180 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $27,000 | $33,990 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $37,670 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,250 | $37,210 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,660 | $31,840 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,000 | $53,670 | |
| Criminology | $24,250 | $32,090 | |
| Dance | $27,000 | $24,040 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $26,930 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $24,500 | $33,990 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $25,000 | $33,460 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,830 | $24,420 | |
| Geography and Cartography | $26,000 | $33,990 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $26,000 | $41,570 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,330 | $32,390 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $26,860 | $30,550 | |
| History | $25,500 | $35,420 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $24,000 | $48,430 | |
| Marketing | $25,500 | $37,210 | |
| Mathematics | $25,000 | $39,010 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $31,850 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $27,000 | $32,710 | |
| Music | $23,500 | $35,060 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $23,500 | $32,930 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Political Science and Government | $27,000 | $38,290 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,470 | $27,710 | |
| Public Health | $25,000 | $34,700 | |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $25,000 | $62,910 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $17,150 | $67,070 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $27,000 | $33,220 | |
| Social Work | $24,190 | $31,090 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $27,000 | $35,250 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,000 | $31,550 |
Salary Score ™ for SRU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,500 | $54,870 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $61,500 | $41,250 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| History | $31,890 | $39,560 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $45,500 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $48,140 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $30,500 | $50,230 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $16,250 | $36,560 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $25,900 | $44,800 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $26,330 | $36,220 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,500 | $45,890 |
Salary Score ™ for SRU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $82,000 | $67,750 |
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Slippery Rock University is one of the best experiences of my life. It all started when I first walked on the campus. I know it sounds cliche, but the moment I walked on campus I told my parents, this is where I would be going to college. I just had this feeling within myself. My time at Slippery Rock was amazing! The campus is beautiful no matter what season (which may happen all in one day). All of my professors were extremely knowledgable in their field. I never felt like I was just a number, class sizes... Read More
Slippery Rock University is based in a small college town surrounded by a rural area. Most buildings where classes are held are a good five minute walk from the dorms. The farthest is 15 minutes from the dorms, essentially everything is congregated in the same space. It is a very safe campus, but can get boring now and again if you do not have a car. But, Slippery Rock does provide some on-campus activities during the week and weekends to try and get students out of their rooms. It is an involvement-heavy... Read More