How much money do Skagit Valley College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,300 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 Skagit Valley 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 $55,500 followed by Natural Resources Management and Policy paying $36,500 and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $33,400 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Skagit Valley 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) | $55,500 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $33,400 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $32,400 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $30,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236638 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Skagit Valley College.