Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Salem Community College
Carneys Point, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Salem Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Salem 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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| 914 | Piedmont Community College Roxboro, NC | $32,905 | $35,312 | #885 | — |
| 915 | Pillar College Newark, NJ | $32,875 | $28,854 | #939 | — |
| 916 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $32,697 | $29,752 | #937 | — |
| 917 | Salem Community College Carneys Point, NJ | $32,410 | $28,446 | #942 | — |
| 918 | Ventura College Ventura, CA | $32,408 | $29,489 | #938 | — |
| 919 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $32,145 | $33,277 | #910 | $28,576 |
| 920 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg, KY | $32,087 | $36,332 | #858 | $22,504 |
Other Majors at Salem Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,055 | $74,062 | #119 of 962 |
| Precision Production | $43,984 | $29,500 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,410 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem 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, Salem Community College ranks #917 by median pay four years after graduation, and #942 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Salem Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% 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.