How much money do Central Oregon Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,500 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 COCC 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 $66,300 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $30,600 and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $30,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Central Oregon 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) | $66,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $24,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $22,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=208318 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Central Oregon Community College.