How much money do Community College of Rhode Island graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,000 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 CCRI 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 $55,900 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $52,500 and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $49,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Community College of Rhode Island 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) | $55,900 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $52,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $49,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $48,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $42,300 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,900 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $26,700 |
| Legal Support Services (Associate's Degree) | $26,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $26,500 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $26,300 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $26,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $21,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217475 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Community College of Rhode Island.