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Indian River State College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Indian River State College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Indian River State College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $26,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $31,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $64,600 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $42,800 , and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $40,000 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Indian River State College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Indian River State College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $64,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $42,800
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $40,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $39,800
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,300
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) $38,900
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $36,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $34,800
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,700
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $32,000
Fire Protection (Associate's Degree) $30,600
Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) $28,900
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $27,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,500
Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,300
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,300
Graphic Communications (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $25,600
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $25,200
Human Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $23,800
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) $23,400
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $17,300

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=134608.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026