Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ · Associate's Degree · about 458 graduates a year
Mesa Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% more 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 Mesa 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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| 322 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $45,349 | $41,265 | #647 | $30,417 |
| 323 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | $45,346 | $39,735 | #732 | — |
| 324 | Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY | $45,341 | $51,340 | #95 | $36,623 |
| 325 | Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ | $45,327 | $46,574 | #304 | $46,084 |
| 326 | Northeastern Junior College Sterling, CO | $45,306 | $42,370 | #589 | $24,287 |
| 327 | Rappahannock Community College Glenns, VA | $45,306 | $41,255 | #648 | $24,536 |
| 328 | Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL | $45,300 | $44,507 | #433 | $29,845 |
Other Majors at Mesa Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,223 | $73,639 | #352 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $55,059 | $56,024 | #189 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,290 | — | #371 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $39,973 | — | #86 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mesa Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,084 one year after graduating and $45,327 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mesa 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, Mesa Community College ranks #325 by median pay four years after graduation, and #304 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Mesa Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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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.