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:3 | Major:Radiation Therapy | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$75,200 | Mid-Career Pay:$109,500 | % High Meaning:91% |
| Rank:243 | Major:Alcohol & Drug Studies | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$43,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$59,200 | % High Meaning:90% |
| Rank:276 | Major:Addictions Counseling | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$45,400 | Mid-Career Pay:$51,800 | % High Meaning:89% |
| Rank:80 | Major:Cardiovascular Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$67,800 | Mid-Career Pay:$77,900 | % High Meaning:89% |
| Rank:118 | Major:Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Studies | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$62,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$73,500 | % High Meaning:86% |
| Rank:175 | Major:Surgical Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$48,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$65,200 | % High Meaning:86% |
| Rank:113 | Major:Physical Therapist Assistant Studies | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$59,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$74,200 | % High Meaning:86% |
| Rank:51 | Major:Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$70,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$84,400 | % High Meaning:85% |
| Rank:41 | Major:Environmental Health & Safety | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$55,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$86,000 | % High Meaning:85% |
| Rank:34 | Major:Echocardiography | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$70,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$87,900 | % High Meaning:84% |
| Rank:163 | Major:Allied Health | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$45,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$66,200 | % High Meaning:84% |
| Rank:204 | Major:Funeral Service Education | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$39,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$63,200 | % High Meaning:83% |
| Rank:4 | Major:Fire Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$50,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$102,500 | % High Meaning:83% |
| Rank:42 | Major:Associate Degree in Nursing | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$70,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,700 | % High Meaning:83% |
| Rank:26 | Major:Nursing Science | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$70,000 | Mid-Career Pay:$89,400 | % High Meaning:82% |
| Rank:87 | Major:Respiratory Care | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$60,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,700 | % High Meaning:82% |
| Rank:286 | Major:Veterinary Technology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$38,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$49,600 | % High Meaning:82% |
| Rank:302 | Major:Clinical Medical Assisting | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$36,500 | Mid-Career Pay:$44,900 | % High Meaning:82% |
| Rank:102 | Major:Respiratory Therapy | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$58,100 | Mid-Career Pay:$75,600 | % High Meaning:82% |
| Rank:70 | Major:Radiology | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$59,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$80,400 | % High Meaning:80% |
| Rank:42 | Major:Nursing Education | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$67,300 | Mid-Career Pay:$85,700 | % High Meaning:80% |
| Rank:55 | Major:Cardiac Sonography | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$65,900 | Mid-Career Pay:$82,700 | % High Meaning:79% |
| Rank:39 | Major:Nursing | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$69,700 | Mid-Career Pay:$87,000 | % High Meaning:79% |
| Rank:87 | Major:Physical Therapy | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$57,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$76,700 | % High Meaning:79% |
| Rank:178 | Major:Dentistry | Degree Type:Associates | Early Career Pay:$47,600 | Mid-Career Pay:$65,000 | % High Meaning:79% |
