How much money do Blackhawk Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $31,600 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 Blackhawk Technical 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 $50,900 followed by Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services paying $41,200 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $40,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Blackhawk 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $50,900 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $41,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degree) | $40,400 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,700 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,800 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) | $32,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,200 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $26,900 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Associate's Degree) | $17,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238397 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Blackhawk Technical College.