Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL · Associate's Degree · about 194 graduates a year
Shelton State Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Shelton 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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| 718 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $39,509 | $46,558 | #305 | — |
| 719 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $39,505 | $42,358 | #590 | $26,787 |
| 720 | Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City, AL | $39,485 | $44,819 | #408 | $28,470 |
| 721 | Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa, AL | $39,442 | $44,770 | #411 | $23,390 |
| 722 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $39,360 | $45,573 | #358 | $21,129 |
| 723 | Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell, NM | $39,360 | $45,573 | #359 | $21,129 |
| 724 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Ruidoso, NM | $39,360 | $45,573 | #360 | $21,129 |
Other Majors at Shelton 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 | $75,661 | $60,540 | #681 of 962 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $74,695 | $64,821 | #6 of 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,975 | $48,862 | #479 of 560 |
| Business/Commerce | $40,943 | — | #176 of 205 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $31,569 | — | #51 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shelton State Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,390 one year after graduating and $39,442 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shelton 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, Shelton State Community College ranks #721 by median pay four years after graduation, and #411 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Shelton State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.