How much money do Technical College of the Lowcountry graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $23,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $29,600 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 TCL 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 $51,700 followed by Business/Commerce paying $30,200 and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services graduates who have a median starting income of $21,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Technical College of the Lowcountry 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) | $51,700 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $30,200 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $18,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217712 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Technical College of the Lowcountry.