How much money do Delta College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,200 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 Delta 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 $55,700 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $36,600 and Physical Science Technologies/Technicians graduates who have a median starting income of $35,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Delta 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) | $55,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $36,600 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $35,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $34,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $34,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $30,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $28,800 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $26,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $25,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $20,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,900 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $16,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169521 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Delta College.