How much money do Cape Fear Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $25,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $31,100 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 Cape Fear 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 $53,200 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $39,500 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $37,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Cape Fear 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) | $53,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $39,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $35,200 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Associate's Degree) | $30,300 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $27,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $20,600 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198154 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Cape Fear Community College.