How much money do Ashland Community and Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $29,300 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 ACTC 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 $51,700 followed by Physical Science Technologies/Technicians paying $41,500 and Precision Metal Working graduates who have a median starting income of $28,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Ashland Community and Technical 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) | $51,700 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $41,500 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,600 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate's Degree) | $26,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $24,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $17,600 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $15,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156231 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Ashland Community and Technical College.