Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at East Central Community College
Decatur, MS · Associate's Degree · about 262 graduates a year
East Central Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 22% less 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 East Central 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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| 882 | Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA | $34,571 | $30,443 | #933 | $13,221 |
| 883 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $34,571 | $32,904 | #913 | $13,221 |
| 884 | Hinds Community College Raymond, MS | $34,536 | $41,903 | #623 | $20,965 |
| 885 | East Central Community College Decatur, MS | $34,510 | $41,871 | #624 | $17,810 |
| 886 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $34,470 | $35,056 | #888 | $24,728 |
| 887 | CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College New York, NY | $34,464 | $32,803 | #916 | $21,272 |
| 888 | Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR | $34,452 | $40,599 | #688 | $33,747 |
Other Majors at East Central Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,539 | $59,183 | #932 of 962 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $24,115 | $21,950 | #90 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Central Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,810 one year after graduating and $34,510 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Central 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, East Central Community College ranks #885 by median pay four years after graduation, and #624 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at East Central Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,279.
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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.