How much money do Macomb Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,600 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 Macomb Community 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 $56,000 followed by Business/Commerce paying $36,800 and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $35,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Macomb 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) | $56,000 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $36,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $35,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $34,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $32,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $32,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $29,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $26,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,300 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $21,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170790 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Macomb Community College.