How much money do Pikes Peak Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,300 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 PPCC 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 $55,500 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections paying $38,600 and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $29,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Pikes Peak 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $55,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $38,600 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $29,200 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $27,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $25,100 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $23,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $21,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127820 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Pikes Peak Community College.