Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at East Central College
Union, MO · Associate's Degree · about 285 graduates a year
East Central College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% less 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 East 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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| 673 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $40,190 | $42,777 | #562 | $25,578 |
| 674 | Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg, VA | $40,187 | $36,594 | #855 | $19,393 |
| 675 | Craven Community College New Bern, NC | $40,158 | $43,095 | #534 | $28,745 |
| 676 | East Central College Union, MO | $40,152 | $43,051 | #538 | $28,037 |
| 677 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $40,143 | $47,305 | #264 | $24,763 |
| 678 | Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA | $40,132 | $42,214 | #602 | $24,968 |
| 679 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $40,129 | $40,812 | #677 | $23,879 |
Other Majors at East Central College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,690 | $62,554 | #944 of 962 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $48,751 | $29,516 | #41 of 286 |
| Education | $32,917 | — | #30 of 31 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $29,392 | $33,400 | #470 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Central College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,037 one year after graduating and $40,152 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East 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, East Central College ranks #676 by median pay four years after graduation, and #538 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at East Central College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,820.
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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.