Most Paying Diploma Courses In Kenya

By Joan Igamba

Initially it was perceived that diploma courses are less marketable compared to degree programmes.

However, over time it’s become obvious that having just a diploma could earn you a place in a reputable company making a decent salary.

Employers are nowadays seeking diploma graduates especially in technical professionals.

Today we run a profile on some of the most paying diploma courses in Kenya.

Here Are The Best Paying Diploma Courses In Kenya

1. Diploma in Architecture (50K)

With a starting salary of 50K a month, architecture is one of the most paying diploma courses in Kenya.

The number of architects in Kenya is still low, and those with the skills and experience are usually highly paid.

The high demand for these professionals coupled by the few number of experts makes it one of the most paying diploma courses to pursue.

2. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Journalism and Mass Communication is another diploma course that will pay very well especially if you have the talent for media.

A large percentage of the journalists you see on national TV stations are Diploma Holders.

Journalism is a technical course and diploma students undergo more practical training, something that is very attractive to employers.

In an entry level position you will earn around 40K a month, but those who have been in the industry for long and have impeccable performance records earn up to 500K a month, making it one of the most paying diploma courses in Kenya.

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3. Diploma in Project Management: Monitoring & Evaluation 

NGO Jobs in Kenya remain one of the most sought after positions.

With most NGOs, project management is a skill that is required in order to handle the multiple programs they run.

NGOs are usually ready to pay more than 70K a month to new employees, making project management a high paying diploma course in Kenya.

4. Diploma in Accounting + CPA

This is one of the most marketable diploma courses in Kenya. Accounting jobs are always trending since every industry requires financial experts and accountants in order to be effective.

Accountants in established institutions earn not less than Ksh 50,000 per month, the more you gain experience the more you earn.

Though diploma in accounting should be supplemented with a certification or ACCA or CPA for one to be more marketable.

4. Business Related Diplomas (30K-50K)

Most graduates with Business Related Diplomas earn between 30K and 50K a month as an entry level employee.

That means that over time your monthly package will increase, often depending on the company you work for.

There are some companies that pay up to 60K to Diploma graduates, especially those with a Diploma in Digital marketing.

5. Diploma in Quantity Surveying

This course is offered in JKUAT, UoN and few other colleges in Kenya and it takes an average of 2 years to complete. Research shows that over 90% of graduates of this course secure employment in their first year of graduation.

The monthly pay for a diploma graduate in quantity surveying is Ksh 60,000 to Ksh 300,000.

What I like most is that even if you are not lucky to secure employment, you can become self-employed and make it in life.

6. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Most companies in Kenya prefer diploma holders to degree holders in the field of Electrical engineering.

The course is high paying especially if you join companies like KPLC, KenGen, Bamburi Cement, Davis and Shirtliff and KAA.

With a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, you are assured of earning above Ksh50,000 every month. This makes it one of the best paying diploma courses in Kenya.

7. Diploma in Information Technology (70K)

If you graduate with a Diploma in IT, then you would be eligible to work for IT firms and even telecommunications.

Almost all companies have an IT department and therefore the course is both marketable and well paying.

In Conclusion,

This list does not necessarily mean these are the only most paying diploma courses in Kenya.

There are several others including those in the construction industry and health.

Diploma courses are still marketable especially from public colleges due to the huge exposure in practical work and industrial internships.