How much money do South Texas College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,200 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 Texas 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 $62,100 followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions paying $41,900 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $34,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for South Texas 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) | $62,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $41,900 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $32,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $28,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $27,100 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,800 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,400 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,900 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $23,200 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $22,600 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $21,600 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $21,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate's Degree) | $18,800 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $16,300 |
| Social Work (Associate's Degree) | $16,100 |
| Psychology (Associate's Degree) | $16,100 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $14,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=409315 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for South Texas College.