How much money do Parkland College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,000 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 Parkland 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 $52,100 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $44,500 and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $43,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Parkland 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) | $52,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $44,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $43,900 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $34,900 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $32,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $21,700 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $20,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147916 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Parkland College.