Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC · Associate's Degree · about 126 graduates a year
Southwestern Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwestern 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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| 541 | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT | $42,010 | $45,889 | #337 | $30,079 |
| 542 | Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA | $41,993 | $44,172 | #451 | $27,697 |
| 543 | Olympic College Bremerton, WA | $41,993 | $38,625 | #788 | $29,917 |
| 544 | Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC | $41,953 | $45,022 | #395 | $25,973 |
| 545 | Lower Columbia College Longview, WA | $41,925 | $38,562 | #791 | $30,845 |
| 546 | Umpqua Community College Roseburg, OR | $41,916 | $42,163 | #608 | $27,211 |
| 547 | Nunez Community College Chalmette, LA | $41,887 | $48,487 | #202 | $24,843 |
Other Majors at Southwestern Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,987 | $61,931 | #722 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,008 | $48,233 | #486 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,261 | $31,162 | #356 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $44,951 | $42,374 | #258 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,973 one year after graduating and $41,953 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern 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, Southwestern Community College ranks #544 by median pay four years after graduation, and #395 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Southwestern Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,845.
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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.