How much money do Mesa Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,000 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 Mesa 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 $55,900 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $42,400 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $31,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Mesa 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) | $55,900 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $42,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $30,700 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (Associate's Degree) | $28,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $27,700 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $21,200 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $20,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105154 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Mesa Community College.