Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Colby Community College
Colby, KS · Associate's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
Colby Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colby Community 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 |
| … | |||||
| 819 | Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC | $37,123 | $39,838 | #721 | $21,553 |
| 820 | Barstow Community College Barstow, CA | $37,100 | $33,759 | #906 | — |
| 821 | Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA | $37,035 | $32,613 | #919 | $18,571 |
| 822 | Colby Community College Colby, KS | $37,032 | $38,445 | #796 | $23,240 |
| 823 | Seward County Community College Liberal, KS | $37,022 | $38,435 | #797 | — |
| 824 | Lamar Community College Lamar, CO | $36,841 | $34,454 | #897 | $25,669 |
| 825 | University of South Carolina-Union Union, SC | $36,835 | $40,844 | #676 | $18,455 |
Other Majors at Colby Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $62,370 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $40,419 | $36,184 | #80 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colby Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,240 one year after graduating and $37,032 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colby Community 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, Colby Community College ranks #822 by median pay four years after graduation, and #796 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Colby Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,200.
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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.