Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY · Associate's Degree · about 276 graduates a year
Onondaga Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Onondaga 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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| 547 | Nunez Community College Chalmette, LA | $41,887 | $48,487 | #202 | $24,843 |
| 548 | Rend Lake College Ina, IL | $41,881 | $41,148 | #656 | $25,219 |
| 549 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $41,855 | $41,122 | #660 | — |
| 550 | Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | $41,819 | $39,803 | #723 | $22,966 |
| 551 | Carteret Community College Morehead City, NC | $41,798 | $44,855 | #406 | $31,113 |
| 552 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $41,796 | $36,684 | #850 | $23,867 |
| 553 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $41,796 | $36,684 | #851 | $23,867 |
Other Majors at Onondaga Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,920 | $70,178 | #248 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,450 | $34,922 | #258 of 547 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $48,058 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,949 | $27,074 | #219 of 426 |
| Journalism | $45,638 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,520 | $29,915 | #25 of 53 |
| Human Services | $38,232 | $27,366 | #52 of 65 |
| Fire Protection | — | $37,705 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $35,484 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $31,342 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,787 | — | #85 of 90 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | $28,579 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Onondaga Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,966 one year after graduating and $41,819 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Onondaga 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, Onondaga Community College ranks #550 by median pay four years after graduation, and #723 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Onondaga Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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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.