How much money do Monroe Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,600 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 Monroe Community 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 $56,300 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $48,600 and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $46,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Monroe Community 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) | $56,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $48,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $46,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $43,300 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $34,400 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $33,700 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $33,300 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $32,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $28,600 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other (Associate's Degree) | $27,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $26,400 |
| Human Services (Associate's Degree) | $25,800 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management (Associate's Degree) | $24,900 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $24,600 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Associate's Degree) | $24,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,000 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy (Associate's Degree) | $22,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193326 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Monroe Community College.