Southwestern University Rankings by Salary Score
Salary and Debt by Major at Southwestern University
We calculated a salary score for each of Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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 Scores for Southwestern University Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $41,300 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $31,670 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $26,750 | $51,390 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,830 | $32,570 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $16,170 | |
| Education, General | $27,000 | $44,360 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,870 | $20,140 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $21,500 | $26,350 | |
| Political Science and Government | $23,090 | $31,130 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $25,190 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $32,930 |
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