How much money do Century 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 $31,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,700 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 Century Community and Technical 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 $52,300 followed by Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) paying $49,900 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $47,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Century 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) | $52,300 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $49,900 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $47,800 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degree) | $47,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $41,200 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $40,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $34,900 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,000 |
| Human Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,700 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $31,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $30,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175315 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Century Community and Technical College.