How much money do Wake Technical Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,500 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 Wake Technical 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 $55,000 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $51,400 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $48,700 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Wake Technical 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) | $55,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $51,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $48,700 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $44,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $43,100 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $41,900 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $33,300 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,600 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $32,200 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $31,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $31,800 |
| Human Resources Management and Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $30,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $30,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $28,100 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $25,600 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $25,400 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $22,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $18,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199856 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Wake Technical Community College.