Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Associate's Degree · about 171 graduates a year
Baton Rouge Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baton Rouge 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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| 705 | Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN | $39,749 | $43,421 | #510 | $26,735 |
| 706 | Clarendon College Clarendon, TX | $39,747 | $40,411 | #696 | $21,140 |
| 707 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $39,734 | $40,410 | #697 | $29,277 |
| 708 | Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA | $39,734 | $45,995 | #330 | $28,650 |
| 709 | SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | $39,732 | $37,817 | #810 | $23,351 |
| 710 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $39,675 | $34,822 | #892 | $25,541 |
| 711 | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR | $39,655 | $46,730 | #294 | $25,601 |
Other Majors at Baton Rouge Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $142,004 | $103,572 | #1 of 40 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,746 | $74,249 | #623 of 962 |
| Construction Management | $72,619 | $40,032 | #4 of 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $50,625 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $44,719 | $32,498 | #148 of 205 |
| Legal Support Services | $42,298 | $30,115 | #78 of 109 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,587 | $36,066 | #328 of 426 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $40,880 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $33,705 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baton Rouge Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,650 one year after graduating and $39,734 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baton Rouge 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, Baton Rouge Community College ranks #708 by median pay four years after graduation, and #330 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Baton Rouge Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.