Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Associate's Degree · about 1,005 graduates a year
Montgomery College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 4% 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 Montgomery 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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| 274 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,104 | $48,496 | #201 | $29,838 |
| 275 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $46,075 | $43,854 | #475 | $23,549 |
| 276 | St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO | $46,073 | $49,400 | #160 | $25,968 |
| 277 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $46,072 | $40,434 | #695 | $20,217 |
| 278 | Mott Community College Flint, MI | $46,072 | $48,578 | #197 | $29,958 |
| 279 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN | $46,027 | $43,966 | #470 | $29,308 |
| 280 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $45,999 | $49,088 | #172 | $36,942 |
Other Majors at Montgomery College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $85,438 | — | #1 of 122 |
| Business/Commerce | $69,485 | $29,449 | #5 of 205 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $32,319 | — | #76 of 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montgomery College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,217 one year after graduating and $46,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montgomery 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, Montgomery College ranks #277 by median pay four years after graduation, and #695 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Montgomery College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.