Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 166 graduates a year
Raritan Valley Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Raritan Valley 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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| 434 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH | $43,744 | $46,681 | #300 | $31,462 |
| 435 | Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR | $43,715 | $43,973 | #469 | $27,511 |
| 436 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI | $43,674 | $46,049 | #329 | $27,643 |
| 437 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $43,590 | $38,258 | #802 | $21,336 |
| 438 | Gaston College Dallas, NC | $43,537 | $46,721 | #295 | $26,838 |
| 439 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $43,491 | $46,291 | #321 | $29,069 |
| 440 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $43,482 | $46,402 | #310 | $28,760 |
Other Majors at Raritan Valley Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $157,660 | — | #2 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,873 | $82,020 | #153 of 962 |
| Business/Commerce | $67,183 | $38,387 | #6 of 205 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,335 | — | #2 of 160 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $56,274 | — | #12 of 41 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $45,498 | — | #36 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,357 | — | #321 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Raritan Valley Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,336 one year after graduating and $43,590 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Raritan Valley 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, Raritan Valley Community College ranks #437 by median pay four years after graduation, and #802 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Raritan Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less 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.