How much money do Eastern Gateway Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $28,800 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 Eastern Gateway 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 $53,100 followed by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences paying $36,900 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $21,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Eastern Gateway 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) | $53,100 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $36,900 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $21,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $18,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203331 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Eastern Gateway Community College.