How much money do Phoenix College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,800 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Phoenix College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $56,200 followed by Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions paying $51,900 and Health and Medical Administrative Services graduates who have a median starting income of $38,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Phoenix College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $56,200 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $51,900 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $38,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,500 |
| Legal Support Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,100 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,900 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,400 |
| Legal Support Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,100 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $29,800 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $29,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $28,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $14,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105428 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Phoenix College.