How much money do Carl Sandburg 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 $30,300 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 Carl Sandburg 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 $49,700 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $43,200 and Biological and Physical Sciences graduates who have a median starting income of $21,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Carl Sandburg 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) | $49,700 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $43,200 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $21,100 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $19,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143613 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Carl Sandburg College.