Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ · Associate's Degree · about 428 graduates a year
Rio Salado College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rio Salado 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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| 63 | James A. Rhodes State College Lima, OH | $52,236 | $55,744 | #25 | — |
| 64 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $52,156 | $55,513 | #45 | $41,989 |
| 65 | Trident Technical College Charleston, SC | $51,912 | $57,562 | #18 | — |
| 66 | Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ | $51,899 | $53,327 | #65 | — |
| 67 | Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO | $51,823 | $48,465 | #205 | $38,729 |
| 68 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $51,808 | $55,580 | #44 | $38,596 |
| 69 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $51,767 | $53,632 | #60 | $33,358 |
Other Majors at Rio Salado College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $54,628 | $45,744 | #190 of 237 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rio Salado College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,899 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rio Salado 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, Rio Salado College ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #65 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Rio Salado College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,250.
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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.