Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL · Associate's Degree · about 162 graduates a year
Lawson State Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lawson State Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 652 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY | $40,534 | $45,897 | #336 | $28,792 |
| 653 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Moorefield, WV | $40,519 | $47,936 | #236 | $28,134 |
| 654 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $40,516 | $45,876 | #340 | $34,541 |
| 655 | Lawson State Community College Birmingham, AL | $40,467 | $45,934 | #332 | $26,759 |
| 656 | Manor College Jenkintown, PA | $40,456 | $41,144 | #657 | — |
| 657 | Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville, VA | $40,451 | $36,834 | #839 | $29,144 |
| 658 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $40,417 | $38,469 | #794 | $22,942 |
Other Majors at Lawson State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,910 | $64,547 | #768 of 962 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $62,162 | — | #24 of 39 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $29,307 | $37,855 | #41 of 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lawson State Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,759 one year after graduating and $40,467 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lawson State Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Lawson State Community College ranks #655 by median pay four years after graduation, and #332 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lawson State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.