Engineering at Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA · Associate's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Holyoke Community College graduates in engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 8% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Holyoke Community College Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
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| 23 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $75,970 | $74,640 | #19 | — |
| 24 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $75,865 | $72,467 | #24 | — |
| 25 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $75,794 | $89,317 | #5 | — |
| 26 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $75,267 | $66,280 | #40 | — |
| 27 | Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | $75,246 | $71,619 | #28 | — |
| 28 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $74,206 | $67,571 | #34 | — |
| 29 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $73,862 | $70,301 | #29 | — |
Other Majors at Holyoke Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,264 | $73,404 | #316 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,378 | $33,500 | #62 of 547 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $57,058 | — |
| Computer Programming | $52,618 | — | #36 of 54 |
| Social Work | $51,690 | — | #2 of 36 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $50,953 | $36,709 | #27 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,250 | $37,533 | #234 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $46,186 | — | #8 of 31 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $43,182 | $39,979 | #59 of 124 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,607 | $25,779 | #565 of 947 |
| Biology | $39,198 | — | #34 of 47 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $37,024 | — | #31 of 93 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,441 | — | #11 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Holyoke Community College engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $75,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Holyoke Community College rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Holyoke Community College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Holyoke Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,100.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.