How much money do Augusta Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $27,300 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 Augusta Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians with a median starting salary of $51,300 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $42,900 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $37,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Augusta Technical 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 |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $51,300 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $42,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,900 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,600 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,200 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $28,300 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,700 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $18,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,300 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $15,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138956 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Augusta Technical College.