How much money do Oregon Coast Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $32,800 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 Oregon Coast 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 $69,800 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $33,500 and Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates who have a median starting income of $31,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Oregon Coast 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) | $69,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $31,200 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $29,400 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $26,300 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $18,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=423652 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Oregon Coast Community College.