Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Gaston College
Dallas, NC · Associate's Degree · about 419 graduates a year
Gaston College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gaston 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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| 435 | Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR | $43,715 | $43,973 | #469 | $27,511 |
| 436 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI | $43,674 | $46,049 | #329 | $27,643 |
| 437 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $43,590 | $38,258 | #802 | $21,336 |
| 438 | Gaston College Dallas, NC | $43,537 | $46,721 | #295 | $26,838 |
| 439 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $43,491 | $46,291 | #321 | $29,069 |
| 440 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $43,482 | $46,402 | #310 | $28,760 |
| 441 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $43,480 | $41,533 | #635 | $26,133 |
Other Majors at Gaston College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,218 | $68,245 | #656 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,046 | $36,747 | #273 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,818 | — | #143 of 225 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $41,298 | $35,658 | #73 of 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,902 | — | #371 of 426 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,464 | — | #108 of 160 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,994 | $32,602 | #228 of 286 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $33,980 | — | #450 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gaston College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,838 one year after graduating and $43,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gaston 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, Gaston College ranks #438 by median pay four years after graduation, and #295 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Gaston College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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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.