Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 231 graduates a year
Hudson County Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hudson County 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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| 707 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $39,734 | $40,410 | #697 | $29,277 |
| 708 | Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA | $39,734 | $45,995 | #330 | $28,650 |
| 709 | SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton, NY | $39,732 | $37,817 | #810 | $23,351 |
| 710 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $39,675 | $34,822 | #892 | $25,541 |
| 711 | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR | $39,655 | $46,730 | #294 | $25,601 |
| 712 | Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, NC | $39,644 | $42,544 | #575 | $34,109 |
| 713 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR | $39,639 | $46,711 | #296 | $29,547 |
Other Majors at Hudson County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,897 | $92,941 | #360 of 962 |
| Engineering Science | $69,966 | — | #6 of 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $64,320 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $61,392 | — | #46 of 59 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,480 | $25,735 | #38 of 122 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,471 | $20,232 | #107 of 426 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,195 | $28,818 | #71 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,114 | $34,810 | #242 of 547 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $44,758 | $34,545 | #40 of 50 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $43,419 | $19,269 | #74 of 85 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $38,349 | $26,170 | #55 of 96 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,361 | $22,619 | #15 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hudson County Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,541 one year after graduating and $39,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hudson County 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, Hudson County Community College ranks #710 by median pay four years after graduation, and #892 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Hudson County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,096.
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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.