How much money do Daytona State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $31,300 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 Daytona State 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 $61,400 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $50,800 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates who have a median starting income of $39,200 .
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 Daytona 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) | $61,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $50,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $39,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $39,100 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $37,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $35,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,300 |
| Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,100 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $21,900 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $19,400 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133386 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Daytona State College.