Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Butte College
Oroville, CA · Associate's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Butte College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Butte 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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| 396 | Florida Gateway College Lake City, FL | $44,253 | $47,102 | #275 | $21,925 |
| 397 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $44,250 | $48,338 | #215 | $30,708 |
| 398 | Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH | $44,193 | $47,161 | #270 | $33,847 |
| 399 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $44,183 | $40,204 | #706 | — |
| 400 | McLennan Community College Waco, TX | $44,160 | $44,898 | #404 | $30,690 |
| 401 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $44,117 | $46,957 | #284 | $28,775 |
| 402 | Black Hawk College Moline, IL | $44,116 | $43,344 | #516 | $30,390 |
Other Majors at Butte College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,202 | $104,268 | #74 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $87,671 | $65,853 | #31 of 560 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | $65,467 | — |
| Fire Protection | $52,959 | — | #25 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,000 | — | #275 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,677 | — | #223 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,786 | — | #181 of 225 |
| Psychology | $41,185 | — | #35 of 106 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $41,109 | — | #133 of 286 |
| Social Sciences | $40,543 | $26,482 | #30 of 38 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,968 | — | #33 of 53 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $36,307 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,456 | — | #46 of 93 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $32,902 | — | #46 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Butte College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,183 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Butte 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, Butte College ranks #399 by median pay four years after graduation, and #706 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Butte College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more 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.