Cape Fear Community College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Cape Fear Community College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Cape Fear Community College 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 $25,800 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $31,100. 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 $53,200 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $39,500 , and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $37,000 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Cape Fear Community College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) $53,200
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) $39,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $37,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) $35,200
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Associate's Degree) $30,300
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) $27,700
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) $20,600
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $14,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198154.

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

Last updated: August 2026