Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC · Associate's Degree · about 475 graduates a year
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rowan-Cabarrus 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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| 677 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $40,143 | $47,305 | #264 | $24,763 |
| 678 | Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA | $40,132 | $42,214 | #602 | $24,968 |
| 679 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $40,129 | $40,812 | #677 | $23,879 |
| 680 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | $40,094 | $43,027 | #542 | $27,726 |
| 681 | Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ | $40,046 | $41,148 | #655 | $26,145 |
| 682 | Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GA | $40,036 | $41,445 | #642 | $23,863 |
| 683 | Ranger College Ranger, TX | $40,014 | $40,683 | #685 | $24,037 |
Other Majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,387 | $67,501 | #789 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,917 | $50,837 | #422 of 560 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $37,912 | $30,022 | #182 of 286 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $37,465 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,359 | $28,870 | #508 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $24,148 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan-Cabarrus Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,726 one year after graduating and $40,094 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan-Cabarrus 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, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranks #680 by median pay four years after graduation, and #542 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,408.
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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.
