Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA · Associate's Degree · about 400 graduates a year
Orange Coast College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Orange Coast 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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| 250 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $46,515 | $49,638 | #153 | $36,647 |
| 251 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $46,505 | $50,802 | #110 | — |
| 252 | Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL | $46,473 | $45,659 | #349 | $27,597 |
| 253 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $46,454 | $42,270 | #599 | $24,128 |
| 254 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $46,453 | $43,443 | #508 | $35,023 |
| 255 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $46,441 | $47,231 | #267 | $28,442 |
| 256 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $46,419 | $42,238 | #601 | $24,046 |
Other Majors at Orange Coast College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $91,682 | $68,484 | #19 of 560 |
| Engineering | $73,237 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,193 | — | #53 of 547 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,829 | — | #10 of 53 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $41,701 | — | #79 of 85 |
| Psychology | $40,152 | — | #48 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange Coast College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,128 one year after graduating and $46,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange Coast 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, Orange Coast College ranks #253 by median pay four years after graduation, and #599 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Orange Coast College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.