Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY · Associate's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
Herkimer County Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Herkimer 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 |
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| 751 | Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort, SC | $38,883 | $43,115 | #533 | $28,441 |
| 752 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY | $38,835 | $43,973 | #468 | $26,590 |
| 753 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $38,832 | $47,115 | #274 | $19,091 |
| 754 | Herkimer County Community College Herkimer, NY | $38,819 | $36,948 | #836 | $19,395 |
| 755 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $38,816 | $34,068 | #903 | $20,077 |
| 756 | Wytheville Community College Wytheville, VA | $38,810 | $35,340 | #883 | $23,238 |
| 757 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | $38,789 | $35,321 | #884 | $31,068 |
Other Majors at Herkimer County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,323 | — | #14 of 35 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,058 | $42,322 | #174 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,754 | — | #144 of 225 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,170 | $37,597 | #285 of 426 |
| Human Services | $43,985 | — | #25 of 65 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $43,446 | — | #6 of 8 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,063 | $32,735 | #445 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Herkimer County Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,395 one year after graduating and $38,819 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Herkimer 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, Herkimer County Community College ranks #754 by median pay four years after graduation, and #836 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Herkimer County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,961.
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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.
