How much money do Allegany College of Maryland graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $32,900 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 Allegany College of Maryland 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 $54,100 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $50,800 and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates who have a median starting income of $41,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Allegany College of Maryland 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) | $54,100 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $50,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $41,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $37,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,200 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (Associate's Degree) | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $20,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $18,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161688 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Allegany College of Maryland.