Community College of Allegheny County Rankings by Salary Score
Associate
Certificate
Salary and Debt by Major at Community College of Allegheny County
We calculated a salary score for each of Community College of Allegheny County's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Community College of Allegheny County to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for CCAC Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $12,700 | $29,690 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $13,250 | $33,140 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $13,100 | $42,480 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $10,000 | $33,460 | |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Not Reported | $20,140 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $41,190 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $9,170 | $30,050 | |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $35,060 | |
| Computer Programming | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $9,500 | $31,910 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Not Reported | $16,170 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Not Reported | $23,720 | |
| Legal Support Services | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $10,450 | $27,980 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $16,500 | $54,530 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Not Reported | $35,700 |
Salary Scores for CCAC Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Ground Transportation | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Legal Support Services | Not Reported | $29,590 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $13,870 | $26,350 | |
| Precision Metal Working | Not Reported | $33,280 |
Most Recent Review
I don't think the advisors give very personalized advice. There are some really good teachers and really bad teachers. You need to know what you're doing and have good direction. It is somewhat frustrating having to do so many general courses. Sometimes I wonder if I should have gone to a trade school. I am hoping this will all be worth it in the end though. I also am considering changing my major to social work, and eventually getting a certificate in law. I am older, so I dont know how much my opinion will... Read More