Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA · Associate's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
Holyoke Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Holyoke 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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| 562 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $41,620 | $40,891 | #672 | $25,513 |
| 563 | Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC | $41,619 | $44,663 | #419 | $28,120 |
| 564 | Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC | $41,616 | $44,660 | #420 | $21,682 |
| 565 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $41,607 | $36,639 | #852 | $25,779 |
| 566 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $41,598 | $37,851 | #809 | — |
| 567 | Danville Community College Danville, VA | $41,596 | $37,877 | #807 | $28,056 |
| 568 | Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY | $41,572 | $39,568 | #737 | $22,999 |
Other Majors at Holyoke Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,264 | $73,404 | #316 of 962 |
| Engineering | $75,267 | — | #26 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,378 | $33,500 | #62 of 547 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $57,058 | — |
| Computer Programming | $52,618 | — | #36 of 54 |
| Social Work | $51,690 | — | #2 of 36 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $50,953 | $36,709 | #27 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,250 | $37,533 | #234 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $46,186 | — | #8 of 31 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $43,182 | $39,979 | #59 of 124 |
| Biology | $39,198 | — | #34 of 47 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $37,024 | — | #31 of 93 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,441 | — | #11 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Holyoke Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,779 one year after graduating and $41,607 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Holyoke 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, Holyoke Community College ranks #565 by median pay four years after graduation, and #852 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Holyoke Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,184.
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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.