Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · Associate's Degree · about 190 graduates a year
North Shore Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Shore 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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| 48 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $54,122 | $51,513 | #92 | — |
| 49 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $53,896 | $57,788 | #17 | $47,598 |
| 50 | College of Alameda Alameda, CA | $53,647 | $48,815 | #188 | — |
| 51 | North Shore Community College Danvers, MA | $53,596 | $47,197 | #269 | $33,353 |
| 52 | University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK | $53,205 | $50,953 | #101 | — |
| 53 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $53,107 | $48,359 | #214 | $32,144 |
| 54 | Lee College Baytown, TX | $52,817 | $53,699 | #58 | $31,916 |
Other Majors at North Shore Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $87,731 | $90,948 | #6 of 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,344 | $62,934 | #34 of 560 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,861 | $72,803 | #299 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,623 | $44,926 | #48 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,407 | $32,379 | #58 of 426 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,778 | $33,638 | #53 of 286 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,080 | — | #27 of 124 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $42,652 | $34,978 | #6 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Shore Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,353 one year after graduating and $53,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Shore 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, North Shore Community College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #269 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at North Shore Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,000.
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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.