How much money do Santa Rosa Junior College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $42,200 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 SRJC 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 $89,700 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $72,400 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $70,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Santa Rosa Junior 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $89,700 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $72,400 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $70,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $67,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $37,200 |
| Social Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $32,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123013 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Santa Rosa Junior College.