University of Memphis Rankings by Salary Score
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University of Memphis's Top Rankings
University of Memphis is ranked on 2 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Memphis
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Memphis'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 University of Memphis 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 U of M Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,500 | $41,870 | |
| Anthropology | $25,000 | $26,930 | |
| Biology, General | $23,750 | $30,310 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $31,260 | $61,020 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,300 | $44,170 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $30,880 | $41,570 | |
| Chemistry | $21,500 | $40,460 | |
| Civil Engineering | $27,750 | $55,290 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,250 | $28,700 | |
| Computer Engineering | $27,750 | $61,810 | |
| Computer Science | $30,500 | $55,150 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $26,000 | $34,090 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,500 | $17,860 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $28,000 | $64,870 | |
| Engineering Technology, General | $27,150 | $53,110 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $21,230 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $21,620 | $44,400 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,000 | $25,530 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $23,690 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $27,050 | |
| History | $27,000 | $25,970 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $27,000 | $36,490 | |
| International Business | $25,000 | $36,220 | |
| Journalism | $24,750 | $32,830 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,500 | $31,900 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $26,510 | $22,530 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $25,000 | $47,780 | |
| Marketing | $20,500 | $37,860 | |
| Mathematics | $30,820 | $39,590 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $26,830 | $59,010 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,000 | $32,150 | |
| Music | $26,010 | $24,730 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $26,930 | |
| Political Science and Government | $24,720 | $36,400 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $24,850 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,570 | $59,300 | |
| Social Work | $31,000 | $30,340 | |
| Sociology | $28,750 | $32,660 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $18,990 | $37,020 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,250 | $30,230 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25,390 | $34,300 |
Salary Scores for U of M Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $19,410 | $63,010 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29,010 | $75,280 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,000 | $48,600 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $31,040 | $43,130 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,200 | $57,320 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,380 | $38,290 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,250 | $45,500 | |
| Music | $26,200 | $23,760 | |
| Public Health | $34,450 | $48,040 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $38,890 | $95,810 | |
| Social Work | $37,680 | $43,240 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $40,170 | $38,120 |
Salary Scores for U of M Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $73,950 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $64,990 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $84,940 | $78,970 | |
| Law | $91,830 | $55,510 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $69,340 |
Most Recent Reviews
UofM offers online degree programs that cannot be completed. When the issue is brought up to the administration they admittedly know about the issue and have known for years, but refuse to remedy the problem. Instead you're told "too bad so sad" after you've spent years and thousands of dollars working towards a degree that you cannot complete. I have emails from multiple people at UofM who admit to the problem and having known about the problem. None of them offer any solutions to the student and instead... Read More
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