Average starting salaries out of college

<p>Hi, I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a place, or copy/paste, average starting salaries for an undergraduate business major from certain schools. I am in the process of deciding which would be better financially for me in the long run: stay in-state at my current university (University of Kansas) and be in zero debt after graduation, or attend a top business/economics program, most likely Northwestern for econ, or Michigan for business (possibly Wharton if I got in, but I doubt it). Michigan seems to be my match at the moment, and if I went there, I’d probably end up with about $70,000 dollars of loans to pay off, and I believe a 10 year loan is what I would be able to do (correct me if I’m wrong) with pretty low interest. So could anyone help me out? What are the average starting salaries for:</p>

<li>Michigan business major</li>
<li>Northwestern economics major</li>
<li>Wharton business major</li>
<li>University of Virginia business major</li>
<li>University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill business major</li>
<li>University of Kansas business major</li>
</ol>

<p>Thanks a lot in advance, even if you don’t have the numbers but have some advice, that’d be much appreciated.</p>

<p>I have no idea. I actually wish that I knew that information myself.</p>

<p>You can create a list of schools and pull up a salary comparison chart at studentsreview.com, but it doesn't allow you to select by major. </p>

<p>Perhaps knowing how the NU MBA program ranks might be enough: <a href="http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/mba/compensation.asp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.admissionsconsultants.com/mba/compensation.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>You know Northwestern is among the highest, so what real difference does it make? If you're hot, you'll come out at the high end of the range for your school, which will be higher than the average for any other school. If you're not, you might come out lower than the average of the lowest. </p>

<p>It would make sense to look at what else will contribute to your sucess within those ranges, like having a well rounded education, social skills, and general well being. Then look for the school that best suits you personally in those regards.</p>

<p>nat - I know exactly what you're trying to say. I know that it really doesn't make a difference whatsoever what the average starting salary is at a certain school because many different factors contribute to it (such as the industry you're going into, your grades, the opportunities that the college provides for you, etc.). I also know that Northwestern gives us the best opportunities in all of these areas. These are just a few of the reasons why this school is, as of now, my favorite. I guess the salary thing, for me, is just a comfort blanket (even though that blanket really has no relevance). </p>

<p>Oh well. I'd probably better go and finish up my research paper. As of now, it's going onto page 31. I want it to be done! This site is too much of a distraction for me.</p>