Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Highland Community College
Highland, KS · Associate's Degree · about 98 graduates a year
Highland Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Highland 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 |
| … | |||||
| 762 | Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY | $38,703 | $43,824 | #479 | $27,263 |
| 763 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA | $38,673 | $35,190 | #886 | $23,923 |
| 764 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | $38,641 | $36,778 | #844 | $27,831 |
| 765 | Highland Community College Highland, KS | $38,640 | $40,115 | #710 | $22,909 |
| 766 | Bevill State Community College Jasper, AL | $38,553 | $43,761 | #483 | $25,063 |
| 767 | SUNY Corning Community College Corning, NY | $38,547 | $36,689 | #848 | $26,679 |
| 768 | Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA | $38,517 | $35,048 | #889 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Highland Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,909 one year after graduating and $38,640 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Highland 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, Highland Community College ranks #765 by median pay four years after graduation, and #710 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Highland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,875.
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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.