How much money do Valley College Beckley graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $21,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $20,800 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 Valley College-Beckley graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Health and Medical Administrative Services with a median starting salary of $24,100 followed by Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) paying $23,200 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $19,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Valley College Beckley 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 |
|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $24,100 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,200 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $19,600 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377652 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Valley College Beckley.