How much money do Community College of Denver graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,000 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 CCD graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Dental Support Services and Allied Professions with a median starting salary of $66,800 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $44,100 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $34,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Community College of Denver 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 |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $66,800 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $44,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,300 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $28,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $25,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $20,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126942 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Community College of Denver.