Southeast Community College Area Salaries

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Salaries by Major at Southeast Community College Area

This page shows median first-year earnings for Southeast Community College Area 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 $31,700 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,800. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $51,700 , followed by Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians at $48,200 , and Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians at $47,300 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Southeast Community College Area graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $51,700
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) $48,200
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) $47,300
Computer and Information Sciences (Associate's Degree) $43,200
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $42,800
Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) $42,400
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) $41,900
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) $40,800
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) $39,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $35,900
Agricultural Business and Management (Associate's Degree) $34,400
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $34,000
Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $29,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) $28,100
Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) $26,900
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,700
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $26,600
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) $25,500
Design and Applied Arts (Associate's Degree) $23,400
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $22,100
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) $22,100
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degree) $21,700

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181640.

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

Last updated: August 2026