Highest Paying KUCCPS Degree Courses

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is the board responsible for placing students in various tertiary institutions and courses they qualify.

Degree Courses at tertiary institutions are based on cluster points, subject combinations, among others, after completing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE).

After KCSE, students who have scored a mean grade of C+ and above apply for courses through KUCPPS.

However, some courses are highly regarded as top-paying in a dynamic market.

This article explores some of the best top-paying KUCCPS Degree Courses.

1. Bachelor of Aviation

Aviation is regarded as the top-paying careers in the world, and at the same time is expensive to pursue.

There are several institution that offers this course, which include the Kenya School of Flying, Kenya Aeronautical College, Kenya School of Flying, East Africa School of Aviation, Ninety-Nines Flying School, Nairobi Flight Training Ltd, Flight Training Center, and Capital Connect Aviation

Mathematics, Physics, and Geography are core subjects to study in this course.

A pilot starts with about Ksh 132,000 per month, and the highest-paid earns around Ksh 420,000 per month.

2. Bachelor of Architecture and Quantitative Survey

Architectural creativity is highly needed in the modern world, as students need art, creativity, and mathematical skills to pursue this course.

The student must have scored at least a mean grade of B+ in KCSE.

Architects can start earning from Ksh 50,000 to Ksh 283,000

3. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

This course has been regarded as the most top-paying Degree course in Kenya for decades.

You need to score B+ and above to enroll for this course, which lasts for at least 5 years.

Doctors who pursue this course earn up to Ksh 400,000

4. Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Software engineers typically make between KSh 200,000 and KSh 500,000 every month, especially at large corporations like Safaricom, IBM, and Google.

However, in Kenya, many businesses promote their products and services through digital platforms, while mobile applications for entertainment, finance, education, and other needs have created vast opportunities for web developers and software engineers.

5. Bachelor of Actuarial Science

For individuals with a professional certificate from the IFOA and SOA is more advantageous in Kenya.

Graduates can pursue career opportunities at institutions such as the RBA, IRA, CIC Insurance, Alexander Forbes, Old Mutual, Kenya Re, the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and various other financial organizations.

An Actuary earns from Ksh 180,000 to 5 million monthly.

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6. Degree in Special Needs Education

This course equips learners with knowledge and skills on how to instruct scholars with daily difficulties.

Areas to seek employment include daycare educator, special education schoolteacher, or academy director with a degree in special education.

7. Degree in Law

For a student to enroll for this course, he/she must pass KCSE with at least a B plain to pursue Law.

Lawyers earn around Ksh 133,000 per month to Ksh 2 million.

Lawyers represent politicians, business moguls, and criminals, among others.

Students must enroll in the Kenya Law School for two years before they start working as high court advocates.

8. Bachelor of Pharmacy

This is one of the top-paying careers in Kenya.

Graduates can choose to open their own pharmacy, set up a medical practice, or pursue career opportunities within the healthcare industry.

On average, pharmacists in Kenya earn a monthly salary of approximately KSh 200,000.

Also Read: How To Download KCSE Result Slip From KNEC Portal

9. Degree in Statistics

Science and Mathematics are core subjects for students who want to pursue this course.

Graduates can work as consultants.

Areas of specialization include data analysis, accounting, demography, financial analysis, or actuarial science, even while still in college.

10. Bachelor of Accounting

Graduates can be very advantageous when they can secure a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification after fulfilling the education and work experience requirements set by the Kenyan government.

An Accountant earns from around Ksh 150,000

Becoming a CPA requires further studies and specialized training. As a certified accountant, one can expect a starting salary of around KSh150,000.

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