Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA · Associate's Degree · about 2,960 graduates a year
Santa Monica College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Monica 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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| 228 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $46,976 | $48,881 | #182 | — |
| 229 | College of the Mainland Texas City, TX | $46,966 | $47,751 | #247 | $27,368 |
| 230 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $46,903 | $52,661 | #70 | $34,626 |
| 231 | Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | $46,864 | $42,643 | #573 | — |
| 232 | Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC | $46,852 | $50,279 | #128 | $36,276 |
| 233 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,830 | $48,119 | #233 | $31,002 |
| 234 | Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI | $46,795 | $49,340 | #164 | $21,526 |
Other Majors at Santa Monica College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,831 | — | #127 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,091 | — | #271 of 547 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,371 | — | #52 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Monica College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,864 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Monica 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, Santa Monica College ranks #231 by median pay four years after graduation, and #573 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Santa Monica College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.