How much money do South Central College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,200 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 South Central 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 $51,000 followed by Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions paying $37,900 and Precision Metal Working graduates who have a median starting income of $37,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for South Central 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) | $51,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $37,900 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,900 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $36,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $31,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $29,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $24,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $23,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173911 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for South Central College.