Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS · Associate's Degree · about 287 graduates a year
Southwest Mississippi Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwest Mississippi 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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| 924 | Luna Community College Las Vegas, NM | $31,636 | $36,630 | #854 | — |
| 925 | Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS | $31,597 | $38,337 | #800 | $21,819 |
| 926 | Columbia College Sonora, CA | $31,449 | $28,617 | #941 | — |
| 927 | Southwest Mississippi Community College Summit, MS | $31,276 | $37,948 | #806 | — |
| 928 | Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA | $30,699 | $28,237 | #943 | $24,084 |
| 929 | James Sprunt Community College Kenansville, NC | $30,639 | $32,880 | #914 | $25,999 |
| 930 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS | $30,351 | $36,825 | #840 | $23,319 |
Other Majors at Southwest Mississippi Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,451 | $70,513 | #646 of 962 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,117 | — | #225 of 286 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,575 | — | #73 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Mississippi Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $31,276 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Mississippi 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, Southwest Mississippi Community College ranks #927 by median pay four years after graduation, and #806 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Southwest Mississippi Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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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.