How much money do Salina Area Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,700 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 Salina Tech graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Precision Metal Working with a median starting salary of $34,500 followed by Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies paying $30,300 and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $24,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Salina Area 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 |
|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $30,300 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155830 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Salina Area Technical College.