Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Associate's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Mount Wachusett Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Wachusett 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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| 420 | Temple College Temple, TX | $43,899 | $44,632 | #421 | $29,609 |
| 421 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $43,884 | $39,510 | #742 | $6,992 |
| 422 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $43,877 | $45,656 | #350 | $26,463 |
| 423 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $43,842 | $38,607 | #790 | $28,600 |
| 424 | Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL | $43,829 | $49,750 | #148 | $28,176 |
| 425 | Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville, AL | $43,826 | $49,746 | #149 | $24,228 |
| 426 | Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | $43,805 | $44,537 | #429 | $25,050 |
Other Majors at Mount Wachusett Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,155 | $74,618 | #355 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,520 | $68,670 | #55 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,089 | $43,503 | #44 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,626 | $27,226 | #23 of 426 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,418 | $42,825 | #80 of 205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,002 | $44,710 | #154 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,678 | $38,975 | #102 of 122 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,193 | $27,078 | #5 of 93 |
| Human Services | $43,514 | $22,370 | #28 of 65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Wachusett Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,600 one year after graduating and $43,842 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Wachusett 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, Mount Wachusett Community College ranks #423 by median pay four years after graduation, and #790 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Mount Wachusett Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,825.
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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.