Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · Associate's Degree · about 324 graduates a year
Somerset Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Somerset 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 |
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| 801 | Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI | $37,492 | $39,531 | #739 | $22,272 |
| 802 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $37,485 | $35,678 | #872 | $23,757 |
| 803 | Spoon River College Canton, IL | $37,480 | $36,824 | #841 | — |
| 804 | Somerset Community College Somerset, KY | $37,467 | $42,424 | #584 | $24,279 |
| 805 | Northwest College Powell, WY | $37,462 | $39,044 | #767 | $19,235 |
| 806 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA | $37,452 | $34,103 | #902 | $20,005 |
| 807 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA | $37,422 | $34,052 | #904 | $23,307 |
Other Majors at Somerset Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,918 | $62,747 | #930 of 962 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | $57,318 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $55,891 | $46,829 | #53 of 476 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,859 | $45,358 | #520 of 560 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,907 | $37,343 | #95 of 122 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $43,528 | $31,643 | #35 of 41 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,743 | $27,035 | #234 of 286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $33,171 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $14,888 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Somerset Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,279 one year after graduating and $37,467 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Somerset 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, Somerset Community College ranks #804 by median pay four years after graduation, and #584 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Somerset Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,992.
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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.