Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Johnson C Smith University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johnson C Smith University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 455 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $39,356 | $44,187 | #421 | — |
| 456 | Talladega College Talladega, AL | $39,266 | $44,570 | #415 | — |
| 457 | New College of Florida Sarasota, FL | $39,137 | $41,656 | #447 | $20,395 |
| 458 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $38,941 | $41,789 | #445 | $33,847 |
| 459 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $38,931 | $45,877 | #392 | $30,901 |
| 460 | Mayville State University Mayville, ND | $38,553 | $39,942 | #456 | $34,306 |
| 461 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $38,460 | $42,646 | #437 | $27,221 |
Other Majors at Johnson C Smith University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,371 | $37,906 | #1063 of 1176 |
| Criminology | $46,215 | $32,751 | #110 of 113 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,678 | $29,678 | #551 of 610 |
| Biology | $42,595 | $28,675 | #810 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,600 | $26,090 | #628 of 660 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $29,621 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johnson C Smith University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,847 one year after graduating and $38,941 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johnson C Smith University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Johnson C Smith University ranks #458 by median pay four years after graduation, and #445 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Johnson C Smith University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,500.
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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.
