How much money do ATA College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,300 per year.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for ATA 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 $48,500 followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants paying $35,800 and Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates who have a median starting income of $33,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for ATA 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) | $48,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's Degree) | $35,800 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $29,100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $24,900 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,900 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,800 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $22,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $20,900 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $19,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=447935 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for ATA College.