How much money do New River Community and Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,300 per year.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for New River Community and Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants with a median starting salary of $29,700 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $25,200 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $15,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for New River Community and Technical 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 |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $29,700 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $25,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $15,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=447582 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for New River Community and Technical College.