When enrolling for a diploma course in Kenya, select the high paying courses—programmes that pay over Ksh 80,000 monthly. Most diploma courses pay less than Ksh 30,000 per month but there are a couple of them that pay Ksh 80,000 to Ksh 500,000 per month. Below we are going to provide a list of diploma courses that will pay you over Ksh 80,000 per month.

Diploma in Pharmacy

A diploma in Pharmacy is among the best diploma courses to pursue in Kenya. With a certificate in the course, you can start your own pharmacy or get employed in a pharmaceutical company or hospitals. Hospitals like The Nairobi Hospital or The Karen Hospital pay Pharmacists over Ksh 120,000 per month. Those who have worked at the institution for more than 10 years earn over Ksh 150,000 monthly.

If you set up a pharmacy in places like Eastleigh or Nairobi CBD, you will make Ksh 2,000 to Ksh 20,000 per day.

Kenya Medical Training College, Daystar University, Mount Kenya University, Kabarak University and Amref International University are among the best places to study for a diploma in Pharmacy in Kenya

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Another high paying diploma course is Diploma in Quantity Surveying. The starting monthly salary of a graduate with a Diploma in Quantity Surveying Ksh 40,000 to Ksh 80,000. The salary increase over time. With over 5 years’ of experience, you will earn over Ksh 100,000.

Kenyan government, counties and private institutions employ Quantity Surveyors. If you do private practice, you will make even more money. One of my friends works as a surveyor, he is employed by the government where he earns Ksh 76,000 monthly but his side hustle generates for him over Ksh 100,000 monthly. He works as a consultant for real estate companies.

Diploma in Accounting

If you pursue diploma in Accounting and CPA, ACCA or CFA, chances of earning over Ksh 80000 per month are high. But in your first few years, you may earn below Ksh 80,000 but after around 5 years, you will easily earn over Ksh 80,000. Diploma in Accounting is not like diploma in education because one is not limited in terms of the amount they earn in the job market. As a teacher, you can be employed by the government and earn Ksh 30,000 for the rest of your life. This is why I always advise people to opt for Accounting over education.

Diploma in Mass Communication

Diploma in Mass Communication can land you a job in the media industry. Citizen TV is one of the highest paying TV stations in Kenya. The average monthly salary of a journalist at Citizen TV is Ksh 90,000. Apart from getting a job in the media industry, you can become a content creator where you generate high quality content on YouTube and make money. With 1 million views on YouTube, you will comfortably make Ksh 100,000 to Ksh 150,000 per month in Kenya.

Diploma in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing may not necessarily generate decent salary in Kenya but if you become lucky and move abroad, you will earn over Ksh 600,000 monthly. In Kenya, if you want to earn over Ksh 80,000 monthly, look for a job in hospitals like The Nairobi Hospital, The Mater Hospital, The Karen Hospital and The Aga Khan Hospital. These private hospitals pay nurses up to Ksh 200,000 monthly.

The best place to study diploma in Nursing from is KMTC.

Diploma in Mortuary Science

The University of Nairobi and KMTC are some of the institutions offering Diploma in Nursing in Kenya. This is a rare course; it was introduced in Kenya a couple of years ago. Mortuary attendants earn over Ksh 80,000 monthly. Highest paying ones include, mash and Lee Funeral.

The Minimum Entry grade for Diploma in Mortuary Science in Kenya is C-(Minus)

Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation is mostly relevant in NGOS. All those possessing a diploma course in M&E earn over Ksh 60,000 monthly. Most Kenyans pursue diploma in M&E as a second course.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

With a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, you will start your own garage and repair vehicles for your client. A busy garage will generate a profit of Ksh 5,000 and above per day.

Alternatively, get a job in a reputable industry. Industrial Area is one of the best places to look for a job. There are many manufacturing companies in Industrial. At first they will pay little but with experience, earning over Ksh 80k is possible.

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

It’s offered at Mount Kenya University, UoN and KMTC. After graduation, you will get a job in a hospital. Your starting salary in government hospitals will be Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 50,000. Private hospitals will pay over Ksh 60,000 starting salary. Experience is important— with at least 5 years’ experience; you will earn more than Ksh 80k monthly.

Diploma in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering

Diploma in computer related courses are very marketable in Kenya. If you are good in mathematics and sciences, these are the courses to pursue. Companies like Safaricom, IBM and Google might hire you and your salary will be above Ksh 80,000.

There are many opportunities for computer related courses. It’s hard to be jobless if you are good in programming or software development. In this era of AI, computer skills are on high demand.

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

After pursuing a diploma course in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, start your own electrical installation company. With such a company, you will easily make over Ksh 80,000 monthly. The diploma will also get you a job at Kenya Power, KenGen,Ketraco or any other company employing engineers. Kenya Power pays a starting salary of Ksh 75,000 to Ksh 102,000.