Hawkeye Community College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Hawkeye Community College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Hawkeye Community 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 $31,000 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $36,500. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, with median first-year earnings of $48,700 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $45,600 , and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions at $43,200 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Hawkeye Community College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $48,700
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $45,600
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $43,200
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $38,800
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) $37,900
Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $37,200
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $35,500
Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $34,300
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) $33,600
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $31,800
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) $28,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $26,700
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degree) $21,400
Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) $18,800

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153445.

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

Last updated: August 2026