How much money do Clark College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,700 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 Clark 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 $61,300 followed by Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies paying $39,400 and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services graduates who have a median starting income of $32,600 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Clark 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) | $61,300 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $39,400 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $32,600 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $32,200 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $27,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $22,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $16,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234933 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Clark College.