Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC · Associate's Degree · about 402 graduates a year
Durham Technical 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 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Durham Technical 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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| 496 | Bowling Green State University-Firelands Huron, OH | $42,697 | $45,564 | #361 | $23,388 |
| 497 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $42,697 | $45,564 | #362 | $23,388 |
| 498 | Hopkinsville Community College Hopkinsville, KY | $42,671 | $48,316 | #216 | $27,978 |
| 499 | Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC | $42,665 | $45,786 | #344 | $23,876 |
| 500 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $42,659 | $38,845 | #774 | $27,294 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Durham Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,872 | $66,430 | #331 of 962 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | $74,897 | $61,860 | #2 of 13 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,338 | $38,041 | #13 of 286 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $45,847 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,883 | — | #381 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Durham Technical Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,876 one year after graduating and $42,665 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Durham Technical 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, Durham Technical Community College ranks #499 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Durham Technical 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 $10,875.
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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.