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Basic Skills

Majors within Basic Skills, ranked by median graduate earnings five years out.

$58,251
Typical earnings (5 yr) as of 2024
1
Majors in this field
3
College programs

Majors in Basic Skills

1
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
Basic Skills
$58,251median earnings (5 yr)
3colleges
Strong return DR 45 DExplore
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Top colleges for Basic Skills

Highest DR-rated colleges that offer Basic Skills programs.

1
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO · Private
$59,5925-yr earnings
$18,795net price/yr
+83%10-yr ROI
Strong return DR 48 DView ROI
2
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN · Public
$43,6965-yr earnings
$6,864net price/yr
-180%10-yr ROI
Poor return DR 37 DView ROI

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.

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Data as of 2024 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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