How much money do Dyersburg State Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $25,600 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $27,900 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 DSCC 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 $55,200 followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities paying $24,100 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $22,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Dyersburg State 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) | $55,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $24,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $22,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220057 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Dyersburg State Community College.