Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Central College
North Mankato, MN · Associate's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
South Central College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Central 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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| 206 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $47,382 | $44,907 | #401 | $24,258 |
| 207 | John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner, AL | $47,381 | $53,782 | #57 | $24,455 |
| 208 | Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA | $47,363 | $43,564 | #500 | $28,804 |
| 209 | South Central College North Mankato, MN | $47,351 | $45,230 | #382 | $32,719 |
| 210 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $47,312 | $50,757 | #117 | $20,178 |
| 211 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | $47,304 | $48,891 | #181 | $31,041 |
| 212 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | $47,303 | $43,043 | #540 | — |
Other Majors at South Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,685 | $60,434 | #277 of 962 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $66,932 | $55,224 | #7 of 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $66,820 | $56,246 | #46 of 60 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $60,282 | — | #2 of 21 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $54,924 | — | #34 of 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,971 | — | #72 of 225 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $51,550 | — | #65 of 87 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,458 | $42,589 | #257 of 547 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $48,560 | — | #204 of 237 |
| Graphic Communications | $40,769 | — | #8 of 22 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,294 | $36,389 | #393 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $37,497 | — | #29 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Central College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,719 one year after graduating and $47,351 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Central 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, South Central College ranks #209 by median pay four years after graduation, and #382 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at South Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.
