Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 789 graduates a year
Ocean County College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ocean County 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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| 342 | Stark State College North Canton, OH | $45,189 | $48,223 | #228 | $34,458 |
| 343 | City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago, IL | $45,155 | $44,364 | #444 | $32,568 |
| 344 | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord, NH | $45,088 | $41,531 | #636 | $30,403 |
| 345 | Ocean County College Toms River, NJ | $45,080 | $39,566 | #738 | $25,647 |
| 346 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $45,080 | $42,725 | #569 | $26,493 |
| 347 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $45,072 | $43,053 | #537 | $14,747 |
| 348 | Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI | $45,065 | $41,004 | #667 | $33,307 |
Other Majors at Ocean County College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,419 | $82,925 | #165 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,411 | $29,330 | #50 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,598 | $27,321 | #249 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ocean County College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,647 one year after graduating and $45,080 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ocean County 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, Ocean County College ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #738 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Ocean County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.