How much money do Capital Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,700 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 Capital Community College 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 $66,700 followed by Social Work paying $33,800 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $27,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Capital 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) | $66,700 |
| Social Work (Associate's Degree) | $33,800 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $27,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $25,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129367 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Capital Community College.