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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at South Texas College

This page shows median first-year earnings for South Texas College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $27,800 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $34,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $62,100 , followed by Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $41,900 , and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at $34,800 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for South Texas College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for South Texas College graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=409315.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026