Lindenwood University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Lindenwood University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $26,500 | $43,430 | |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Not Reported | $33,460 | |
| Biology, General | $28,000 | $29,690 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $28,130 | $45,650 | |
| Chemistry | $28,000 | $46,090 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,130 | $35,060 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $26,940 | $61,810 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $27,000 | $31,760 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $26,590 | $69,340 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $27,000 | $34,550 | |
| Criminology | $28,000 | $41,940 | |
| Dance | Not Reported | $21,960 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $27,440 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $32,570 | |
| Education, Other | $28,750 | $32,390 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,750 | $35,060 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $27,000 | $46,090 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,000 | $30,980 | |
| Fire Protection | Not Reported | $54,320 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $31,250 | $40,820 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,000 | $32,510 | |
| History | $24,250 | $33,990 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $31,250 | $42,910 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $35,860 | |
| Marketing | $24,250 | $39,910 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $36,670 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Psychology, General | $26,250 | $26,120 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $27,000 | $29,690 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Not Reported | $33,280 | |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,000 | $32,030 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $29,750 |
Salary Score ™ for Lindenwood Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $55,510 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28,700 | $57,320 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $30,750 | $58,790 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,130 | $44,980 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Not Reported | $78,970 | |
| Criminology | $30,750 | $42,680 | |
| Education, Other | $26,950 | $43,330 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $32,880 | $47,970 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $29,630 | $45,850 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $37,930 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $30,610 | $48,250 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $44,340 | $39,010 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $43,430 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $38,640 | $33,460 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $44,800 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,350 | $38,290 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $42,680 |
Salary Score ™ for Lindenwood Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $34,990 | $67,100 |
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