How much money do Polk State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,000 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 PSC 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 $67,600 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $51,700 and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates who have a median starting income of $46,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Polk State 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 (Bachelor’s Degree) | $67,600 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $51,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $46,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $39,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $24,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136516 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Polk State College.