How much money do Portland Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,900 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 Portland 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 $69,800 followed by Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians paying $57,900 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $56,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Portland 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) | $69,800 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $57,900 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $56,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $54,700 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $50,700 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $41,000 |
| Computer Programming (Associate's Degree) | $39,400 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $38,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degree) | $38,100 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $37,900 |
| Legal Support Services (Associate's Degree) | $35,200 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $32,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $31,200 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,100 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,400 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $29,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $28,700 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) | $28,600 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,700 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (Associate's Degree) | $26,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $26,300 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $25,900 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Associate's Degree) | $21,700 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,000 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $18,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209746 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Portland Community College.