Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · Associate's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
Northwest Shoals Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Shoals 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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| 473 | Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI | $42,977 | $39,104 | #764 | $21,784 |
| 474 | Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA | $42,966 | $39,520 | #741 | $23,049 |
| 475 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $42,950 | $40,880 | #674 | $23,669 |
| 476 | Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals, AL | $42,932 | $48,732 | #192 | $20,414 |
| 477 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | $42,923 | $39,057 | #766 | $18,208 |
| 478 | Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA | $42,920 | $49,683 | #152 | $26,311 |
| 479 | Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS | $42,919 | $44,557 | #427 | $26,151 |
Other Majors at Northwest Shoals Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $65,044 | $35,979 | #4 of 41 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,855 | $56,177 | #943 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $30,533 | $22,798 | #464 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Shoals Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,414 one year after graduating and $42,932 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Shoals 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, Northwest Shoals Community College ranks #476 by median pay four years after graduation, and #192 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Northwest Shoals Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,750.
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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.