How much money do Richmond Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $22,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $25,300 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 Richmond Community College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Electrical and Power Transmission Installers with a median starting salary of $61,100 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $51,900 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $26,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Richmond 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degree) | $61,100 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $51,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $26,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $20,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $19,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199449 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Richmond Community College.