How much money do Linn State Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $39,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $43,000 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 LSTC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians with a median starting salary of $54,200 followed by Electrical and Power Transmission Installers paying $48,500 and Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $42,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Linn State 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 |
|---|---|
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $54,200 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degree) | $48,500 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $42,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $39,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $38,800 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $36,700 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,600 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $33,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $32,300 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degree) | $31,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177977 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Linn State Technical College.