How much money do Rose State College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,900 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 RSC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Dental Support Services and Allied Professions with a median starting salary of $66,300 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $56,500 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $27,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Rose State 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 |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $66,300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $56,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $27,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $20,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207670 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Rose State College.