How much money do Lackawanna College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,300 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 Lackawanna College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians with a median starting salary of $48,900 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $45,400 and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates who have a median starting income of $40,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Lackawanna 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 |
|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $48,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $45,400 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $40,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $33,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $28,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $23,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213376 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Lackawanna College.