How much money do Wilkes Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $22,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $26,100 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 Wilkes Community 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 $47,000 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $37,200 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $32,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Wilkes Community 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) | $47,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $37,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,400 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $31,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $24,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $18,800 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $18,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199926 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Wilkes Community College.