Field of study · CIP 46.02
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Offered at 259 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 | 205 | $35,631 | $47,025 | $11,041 |
| Associate | 54 | $68,032 | $56,202 | $12,000 |
"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 | Alexandria Technical & Community College | MN | — | $61,302 | — |
| 2 | Hennepin Technical College | MN | — | $57,425 | — |
| 3 | Des Moines Area Community College | IA | — | $56,877 | — |
| 4 | North Bennet Street School | MA | $51,454 | $56,308 | $10,750 |
| 5 | Rochester Community and Technical College | MN | $44,669 | $54,633 | — |
| 6 | Saint Paul College | MN | — | $53,528 | — |
| 7 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | IA | — | $48,859 | — |
| 8 | Fort Hays Tech North Central | KS | $28,711 | $47,245 | — |
| 9 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | NY | — | $47,025 | — |
| 10 | Riverland Community College | MN | — | $45,728 | — |
| 11 | Western Technical College | WI | $44,778 | $45,287 | — |
| 12 | Orleans Technical College | PA | — | $43,642 | $7,600 |
| 13 | Tulsa Technology Center | OK | — | $41,660 | — |
| 14 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | KY | $39,195 | — | — |
| 15 | Kansas City Kansas Community College | KS | — | $38,811 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | $69,108 | $79,566 | $9,071 |
| 2 | Austin Community College District | TX | $68,032 | $59,168 | — |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | NY | — | $58,014 | $12,000 |
| 4 | Ranken Technical College | MO | — | $54,391 | $12,000 |
| 5 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | PA | $40,393 | $47,066 | $11,000 |
| 6 | Johnson College | PA | — | $41,754 | $12,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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