How much money do The College of Westchester graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $29,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,800 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 CW graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management with a median starting salary of $36,500 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $36,100 and Accounting and Related Services graduates who have a median starting income of $35,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for The College of Westchester 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate's Degree) | $36,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $36,100 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $35,300 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $28,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $26,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (Associate's Degree) | $12,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197285 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for The College of Westchester.