How much money do West Virginia Junior College Charleston graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $17,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $21,800 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 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $21,200 followed by Health and Medical Administrative Services paying $20,000 and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $19,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for West Virginia Junior College Charleston 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $21,200 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $20,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $19,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237987 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for West Virginia Junior College Charleston.