How much money do Pennsylvania College of Technology graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $37,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $44,400 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 Penn 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 $66,900 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $65,400 and Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other graduates who have a median starting income of $65,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Pennsylvania College of Technology 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) | $66,900 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $65,400 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $65,200 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,400 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,300 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate's Degree) | $52,200 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $47,100 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $41,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $38,400 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $38,100 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $36,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=366252 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Pennsylvania College of Technology.