Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY · Associate's Degree · about 1,241 graduates a year
Suffolk County Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Suffolk 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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| 285 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $45,999 | $49,088 | #177 | $36,942 |
| 286 | Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY | $45,990 | $47,932 | #237 | — |
| 287 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $45,980 | $43,763 | #482 | $22,443 |
| 288 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $45,964 | $43,748 | #484 | $26,874 |
| 289 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $45,889 | $48,385 | #212 | — |
| 290 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $45,877 | $51,947 | #75 | — |
| 291 | Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA | $45,864 | $40,388 | #699 | $37,790 |
Other Majors at Suffolk 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 | $105,740 | $78,850 | #85 of 962 |
| Engineering | $72,741 | — | #36 of 53 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $72,700 | $42,496 | #17 of 176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,569 | $27,170 | #25 of 225 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,581 | — | #64 of 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,729 | $34,816 | #154 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $52,976 | — | #6 of 124 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,171 | — | #99 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,140 | $31,617 | #124 of 426 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,227 | — | #13 of 53 |
| Human Services | $44,614 | — | #22 of 65 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,131 | — | #42 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,147 | $24,907 | #53 of 90 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $34,099 | $23,694 | #4 of 10 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | $30,575 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk County Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,874 one year after graduating and $45,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk 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, Suffolk County Community College ranks #288 by median pay four years after graduation, and #484 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Suffolk County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,000.
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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.