Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Sussex County Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sussex 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 |
| … | |||||
| 807 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA | $37,422 | $34,052 | #904 | $23,307 |
| 808 | Snow College Ephraim, UT | $37,421 | $35,466 | #879 | $21,687 |
| 809 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $37,405 | $41,997 | #618 | $30,847 |
| 810 | Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ | $37,399 | $32,825 | #915 | $22,293 |
| 811 | Hesston College Hesston, KS | $37,369 | $38,795 | #778 | — |
| 812 | Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | $37,365 | $39,874 | #716 | — |
| 813 | Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $37,320 | $33,959 | #905 | — |
Other Majors at Sussex County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $55,699 | — | #23 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,929 | $27,166 | #219 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,816 | $32,079 | #151 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sussex County Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,293 one year after graduating and $37,399 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sussex 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, Sussex County Community College ranks #810 by median pay four years after graduation, and #915 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Sussex County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% 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.