How much money do Rochester Community and Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,300 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 Rochester Community and Technical 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 $59,600 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $48,700 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $44,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Rochester Community and 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $59,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $48,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $44,600 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $43,700 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate's Degree) | $42,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $39,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $37,400 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $35,200 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate's Degree) | $34,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,600 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $31,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,800 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $28,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174738 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Rochester Community and Technical College.