How much money do Blue Ridge Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,800 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 BRCC 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 $47,600 followed by Ground Transportation paying $38,900 and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $33,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Blue Ridge 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) | $47,600 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $38,900 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,800 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $31,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $27,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $24,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $20,000 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231536 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Blue Ridge Community College.