Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · Associate's Degree · about 314 graduates a year
Rockland Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rockland 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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| 712 | Vance-Granville Community College Henderson, NC | $39,644 | $42,544 | #575 | $34,109 |
| 713 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR | $39,639 | $46,711 | #296 | $29,547 |
| 714 | Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN | $39,633 | $43,295 | #521 | $24,152 |
| 715 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $39,630 | $37,720 | #813 | $21,840 |
| 716 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $39,602 | $40,276 | #703 | $28,138 |
| 717 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $39,527 | $35,967 | #865 | — |
| 718 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $39,509 | $46,558 | #305 | — |
Other Majors at Rockland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,785 | $81,689 | #92 of 962 |
| Physical Sciences | $62,142 | — | #4 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,497 | — | #74 of 547 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,799 | — | #55 of 117 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,294 | $29,633 | #111 of 426 |
| Psychology | $44,186 | $38,571 | #21 of 106 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $40,658 | — | #21 of 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $37,262 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rockland Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,840 one year after graduating and $39,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rockland 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, Rockland Community College ranks #715 by median pay four years after graduation, and #813 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Rockland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,400.
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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.