How much money do Southeast Community College Area graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,800 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 Southeast Community College Area 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 $51,700 followed by Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians paying $48,200 and Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates who have a median starting income of $47,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Southeast Community College Area 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) | $51,700 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $48,200 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $47,300 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $43,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $42,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $42,400 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $41,900 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $40,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $39,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $35,900 |
| Agricultural Business and Management (Associate's Degree) | $34,400 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,000 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $28,100 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $26,900 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,600 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $25,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $23,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $22,100 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $22,100 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $21,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181640 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Southeast Community College Area.