Field of study · CIP 32.01
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
Offered at 6 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 | $21,065 | $25,445 | $8,479 |
| Master's | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast State Community College | TN | $84,230 | $93,364 | $7,678 |
| 2 | Diversified Vocational College | CA | $21,065 | $25,445 | — |
| 3 | NUC University | PR | — | $18,725 | — |
| 4 | Sinclair Community College | OH | $17,207 | — | $8,479 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcorn State University | MS | — | $44,857 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
