Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC · Associate's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
Blue Ridge Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Blue Ridge 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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| 837 | Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA | $36,587 | $42,352 | #592 | $27,632 |
| 838 | Clinton Community College Plattsburgh, NY | $36,538 | $34,777 | #894 | $25,319 |
| 839 | Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR | $36,515 | $36,730 | #847 | $24,383 |
| 840 | Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock, NC | $36,495 | $39,164 | #760 | $27,747 |
| 841 | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | $36,478 | $38,767 | #782 | $32,448 |
| 842 | Richmond Community College Hamlet, NC | $36,462 | $39,129 | #762 | $27,340 |
| 843 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | $36,446 | $43,118 | #531 | $33,409 |
Other Majors at Blue Ridge Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,450 | $62,192 | #926 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,310 | $37,390 | #491 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Blue Ridge Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,747 one year after graduating and $36,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Blue Ridge 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, Blue Ridge Community College ranks #840 by median pay four years after graduation, and #760 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Blue Ridge Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.