Highest Paying 2-Year Degrees
Want to find out how much you can earn with a two-year degree? Payscale has the top associate degree majors ranked by salary potential.
| Rank | Major | Degree Type | Early Career Pay | Mid-Career Pay | % High Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:239 | Major:Advertising & Graphic Design | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$43,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$59,700 | % High Meaning:44% |
| Rank:272 | Major:Broadcast Communication | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$39,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$52,800 | % High Meaning:44% |
| Rank:138 | Major:Computing | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$46,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$69,900 | % High Meaning:44% |
| Rank:117 | Major:Heavy Equipment Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$50,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,800 | % High Meaning:43% |
| Rank:94 | Major:Mechatronics | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$52,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,300 | % High Meaning:43% |
| Rank:136 | Major:Architectural Engineering Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$53,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$70,300 | % High Meaning:43% |
| Rank:30 | Major:Web Development | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$61,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$88,700 | % High Meaning:43% |
| Rank:55 | Major:Fashion Design | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$45,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,700 | % High Meaning:43% |
| Rank:233 | Major:English Literature | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$40,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$60,100 | % High Meaning:43% |
| Rank:212 | Major:Public Relations (PR) | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$42,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$62,500 | % High Meaning:42% |
| Rank:207 | Major:Theatre Arts | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$34,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$62,800 | % High Meaning:42% |
| Rank:200 | Major:Culinary Arts | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$37,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,400 | % High Meaning:42% |
| Rank:206 | Major:Graphic Design | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$44,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,000 | % High Meaning:41% |
| Rank:200 | Major:Precision Machining & Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$48,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,400 | % High Meaning:41% |
| Rank:298 | Major:Administrative Office Technology (AOT) | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$32,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$46,000 | % High Meaning:41% |
| Rank:11 | Major:Software Development | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$62,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$93,500 | % High Meaning:41% |
| Rank:103 | Major:Multimedia & Web Design | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$48,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$75,400 | % High Meaning:41% |
| Rank:112 | Major:Chemical Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$51,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$74,300 | % High Meaning:41% |
| Rank:270 | Major:Graphic Communication | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$40,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$53,500 | % High Meaning:40% |
| Rank:279 | Major:Studio Art | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$32,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$51,400 | % High Meaning:39% |
| Rank:200 | Major:Logistics & Supply Chain Management | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$48,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,400 | % High Meaning:39% |
| Rank:167 | Major:Radio/Television & Film Production | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$41,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$65,900 | % High Meaning:39% |
| Rank:193 | Major:Auto Body Repair Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$43,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,700 | % High Meaning:38% |
| Rank:173 | Major:History | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$39,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$65,300 | % High Meaning:38% |
| Rank:267 | Major:Digital Arts | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$39,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$53,800 | % High Meaning:38% |
