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Payscale Ranks PUC Among Top Three in 2023 College Salary Report
By Laura Gang on October 2, 2023
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海角视频 is again among the top three colleges with the best return on investment for graduates with an associate degree, according to Payscale鈥檚 .
Payscale鈥檚 annual salary potential rankings, released Sept. 27, are based on the surveys of millions of graduates nationwide from over 2,500 colleges and universities.
Most of the highest-ranking colleges have strong nursing and healthcare degree programs. PUC ranked third on the list, just behind Helene Fuld College of Nursing in New York and Labour茅 College in Massachusetts. The median salary for a PUC graduate with an associate degree is $97,000.
鈥淭his result demonstrates how valuable associate degrees from PUC can be long term,鈥 said Lindsay Hayasaka, vice president for academic administration and academic dean. 鈥淭hey also open opportunities: moving into a bachelor program or heading into the workforce--where students know they will get an excellent return鈥攁re both attractive options.鈥
A two-year degree program is often a more affordable option for students making decisions about a college education and financial aid. Payscale notes that choosing a college with a high salary potential could reduce student loan payback by nearly half.
鈥淲hile the perceived value of a college degree may be up for debate, this year鈥檚 College Salary Report shows that higher education continues to offer practical advantages when it comes to employment opportunities and salary offers,鈥 said Payscale鈥檚 associate director of content, Amy Stewart. 鈥淲e hope the report can serve as a valuable resource for students preparing to make one of the most pivotal choices of their life.鈥
About Payscale
As the industry leader in compensation management, Payscale is on a mission to help job seekers, employees, and businesses get pay right and to make sustainable, fair pay a reality. Empowering more than 50% of the Fortune 500 in 198 countries, Payscale provides a combination of diverse and dynamic data sources, experienced compensation services, and scalable software to enable organizations such as Angel City Football Club, Target, Gainsight, and eBay to make fair and appropriate pay decisions.
To access the 2023 College Salary Report鈥檚 full rankings and methodology, visit
For more information about two-year programs at PUC, visit
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