How much money do Housatonic Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $33,300 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 Housatonic Community College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions with a median starting salary of $37,100 followed by Precision Metal Working paying $33,800 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $27,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Housatonic 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 |
|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $37,100 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,800 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $27,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,800 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $23,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129543 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Housatonic Community College.