How much money do South Plains College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,300 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 South Plains 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 $60,800 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $48,100 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $42,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for South Plains 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) | $60,800 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $48,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $42,200 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degree) | $39,900 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $30,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $25,300 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $24,200 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $22,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228158 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for South Plains College.