Wilkes Community College Salaries

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Salaries by Major at Wilkes Community College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Wilkes 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 $22,900 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $26,100. 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 $47,000 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $37,200 , and Criminal Justice and Corrections at $32,400 .

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

Median first-year earnings for Wilkes Community College graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199926.

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

Last updated: August 2026