Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · Associate's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Dalton State College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% 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 Dalton State 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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| 385 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $44,382 | $40,385 | #700 | — |
| 386 | Pitt Community College Winterville, NC | $44,381 | $47,627 | #252 | — |
| 387 | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL | $44,370 | $50,364 | #123 | $21,919 |
| 388 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $44,369 | $45,931 | #334 | $23,664 |
| 389 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN | $44,363 | $42,376 | #588 | $30,455 |
| 390 | Tillamook Bay Community College Tillamook, OR | $44,358 | $44,619 | #422 | — |
| 391 | Heartland Community College Normal, IL | $44,349 | $43,573 | #499 | $31,250 |
Other Majors at Dalton State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,311 | — | #694 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $68,770 | $58,734 | #10 of 476 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,654 | — | #213 of 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dalton State College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,664 one year after graduating and $44,369 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dalton State 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, Dalton State College ranks #388 by median pay four years after graduation, and #334 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Dalton State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.