How much money do Fortis College Norfolk graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $23,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $26,400 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 Fortis College-Norfolk 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 $57,900 followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants paying $38,500 and Precision Metal Working graduates who have a median starting income of $28,100 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Fortis College Norfolk 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) | $57,900 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $38,500 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,100 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $24,700 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $21,300 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $19,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,900 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233329 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Fortis College Norfolk.