How much money do Central Maine Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,400 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 CMCC 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 $52,000 followed by Precision Metal Working paying $47,900 and Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians graduates who have a median starting income of $37,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Central Maine 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) | $52,000 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $47,900 |
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $37,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $35,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $26,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $25,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $25,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161077 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Central Maine Community College.