How much money do Northwest Vista College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $36,800 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 Northwest Vista College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminal Justice and Corrections with a median starting salary of $29,000 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $25,900 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $23,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Northwest Vista 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 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $29,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $25,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,800 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Associate's Degree) | $20,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $20,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=420398 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Northwest Vista College.