by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about McDowell Technical Community College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
McDowell Technical Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 856 undergraduate (856 total)
The most popular majors at McDowell Technical Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at McDowell Technical Community College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $55,292 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $45,606 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $24,856 |
Browse every major at McDowell Technical Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 428 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. · General Studies. |
134 | $24,856 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
27 | $55,292 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
18 | $45,606 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
6 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
5 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Pre-Nursing Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Finance. |
27 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
26 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
10 | NA |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
7 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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