How much money do Rio Salado College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $33,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,500 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 Rio Salado College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminal Justice and Corrections with a median starting salary of $40,100 followed by Business Operations Support and Assistant Services paying $34,500 and Legal Support Services graduates who have a median starting income of $31,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Rio Salado 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 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $40,100 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,500 |
| Legal Support Services (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105668 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Rio Salado College.