The report, which is broken down by specific degree programs, documents Broward College associate degree holders as making more money than the statewide averages. The median first-year earnings of associate in arts (A.A.) graduates is $28,000, which is higher than the statewide average of $27,452. For associate in science degree holders (A.S.), 83 percent of Broward College graduates are employed and have median first-year earnings of $46,656, which is higher than the state average of $43,876. In addition, associate in applied science (AAS) in business administration degree holders have the highest first-year earnings in the state, with $40,564 β which is nearly $8,000 more than the state average of $32,116.
For career certificates (non-credit, career-training programs) Broward College graduates rank as the highest earners in Florida, with a first-year average of $54,292 β which is $20,000 more than the state average. Career certifications in law enforcement also rank the highest in the state with graduates making an average of $62,986.
βThrough meticulous research of job trends, Broward College is committed to training our students with the skills they need to become valuable contributors in high-demand fields,β said Mildred Coyne, executive director of workforce education. βThis recognition illustrates the positive impact our programs have on the success of our graduates.β
For more information, contact Angela Nicoletti at 954-201-7939, or [email protected].
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