How much money do Wharton County Junior College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,200 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 Wharton County Junior College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Dental Support Services and Allied Professions with a median starting salary of $60,300 followed by Physical Science Technologies/Technicians paying $58,000 and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates who have a median starting income of $54,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Wharton County Junior 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 |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $60,300 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $58,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $54,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $43,400 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $26,200 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $13,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229841 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Wharton County Junior College.