How much money do New River Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,400 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 New River Community College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology with a median starting salary of $57,400 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $49,400 and Precision Metal Working 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 New River Community 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degree) | $57,400 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $49,400 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,800 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $22,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $16,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232867 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for New River Community College.