Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY · Associate's Degree · about 211 graduates a year
Orange County Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Orange 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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| 501 | Montgomery Community College Troy, NC | $42,654 | $45,774 | #345 | — |
| 502 | Neosho County Community College Chanute, KS | $42,621 | $44,247 | #447 | $27,437 |
| 503 | Norco College Norco, CA | $42,615 | $38,777 | #780 | — |
| 504 | Orange County Community College Middletown, NY | $42,603 | $40,549 | #691 | $20,630 |
| 505 | Clark State College Springfield, OH | $42,594 | $45,454 | #371 | $24,049 |
| 506 | Hocking College Nelsonville, OH | $42,593 | $45,453 | #372 | — |
| 507 | Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA | $42,591 | $43,315 | #517 | $24,235 |
Other Majors at Orange County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,513 | $79,188 | #108 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,945 | — | #76 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,275 | $64,661 | #149 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,827 | $36,111 | #96 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,894 | $51,727 | #128 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,302 | $29,595 | #233 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,816 | — | #163 of 225 |
| Human Services | $45,551 | — | #18 of 65 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $35,373 | — | #9 of 11 |
| Graphic Communications | $29,860 | $22,181 | #19 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange County Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,630 one year after graduating and $42,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange 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, Orange County Community College ranks #504 by median pay four years after graduation, and #691 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Orange County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,320.
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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.