Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Delta College
University Center, MI · Associate's Degree · about 414 graduates a year
Delta College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta 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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| 353 | Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls, MT | $44,965 | $49,117 | #171 | — |
| 354 | Leech Lake Tribal College Cass Lake, MN | $44,887 | $42,877 | #553 | — |
| 355 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $44,877 | $45,627 | #353 | $27,148 |
| 356 | Delta College University Center, MI | $44,873 | $47,313 | #263 | $28,721 |
| 357 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $44,828 | $44,043 | #463 | $22,167 |
| 358 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $44,824 | $49,703 | #151 | — |
| 359 | North Idaho College Coeur D'alene, ID | $44,810 | $47,649 | #250 | $27,940 |
Other Majors at Delta College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,481 | $67,922 | #516 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,118 | $52,791 | #385 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,029 | $44,637 | #95 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,678 | — | #91 of 225 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,621 | $35,224 | #161 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,377 | $33,957 | #261 of 547 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $44,145 | $36,828 | #217 of 237 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $42,401 | — | #24 of 26 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,299 | $21,881 | #77 of 93 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,228 | $23,757 | #285 of 286 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $26,707 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,251 | — | #26 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,721 one year after graduating and $44,873 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta 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, Delta College ranks #356 by median pay four years after graduation, and #263 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Delta College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,750.
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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.