Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY · Associate's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY LaGuardia 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 |
| … | |||||
| 732 | Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA | $39,218 | $35,686 | #871 | — |
| 733 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $39,191 | $39,846 | #719 | $22,111 |
| 734 | Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY | $39,187 | $37,298 | #826 | — |
| 735 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $39,136 | $37,249 | #827 | $21,713 |
| 736 | Roane State Community College Harriman, TN | $39,122 | $42,737 | #566 | $25,289 |
| 737 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $39,103 | $42,714 | #570 | $30,794 |
| 738 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC | $39,097 | $41,957 | #621 | $29,456 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY LaGuardia Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,713 one year after graduating and $39,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY LaGuardia 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, CUNY LaGuardia Community College ranks #735 by median pay four years after graduation, and #827 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at CUNY LaGuardia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $4,700.
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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.