Education at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in education earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How John Carroll University Compares for Education
All 71 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $93,688 | $96,830 | #1 | $68,730 |
| 2 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $70,584 | $64,922 | #3 | — |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,093 | $63,133 | #5 | $48,339 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $65,864 | $64,711 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Denison University Granville, OH | $65,429 | $69,823 | #2 | — |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #7 | $44,201 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #8 | $44,201 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $65,217 | $59,986 | #9 | $44,201 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,917 | $59,070 | #11 | $37,928 |
| 10 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $63,068 | $55,354 | #15 | $55,579 |
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| 50 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $46,324 | $46,046 | #54 | $33,890 |
| 51 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $46,042 | $46,313 | #52 | $43,879 |
| 52 | Hope International University Fullerton, CA | $45,971 | $41,831 | #64 | — |
| 53 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $45,791 | $48,866 | #40 | $37,978 |
| 54 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $45,568 | $40,127 | #67 | $33,065 |
| 55 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $45,411 | $48,690 | #41 | $34,546 |
| 56 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $44,984 | $45,749 | #56 | $39,035 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,386 | $65,098 | #97 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Biology | $69,024 | — | #112 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,270 | $41,072 | #124 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,377 | $28,507 | #388 of 565 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,870 | $36,602 | #256 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,493 | $29,095 | #265 of 576 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,978 one year after graduating and $45,791 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for education?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, John Carroll University ranks #53 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for education ($49,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.