Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Tri-County Community College
Murphy, NC · Associate's Degree · about 167 graduates a year
Tri-County Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Tri-County 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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| 572 | Mid Michigan College Harrison, MI | $41,527 | $43,785 | #481 | $27,136 |
| 573 | John Wood Community College Quincy, IL | $41,513 | $40,786 | #678 | $24,030 |
| 574 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC | $41,497 | $44,532 | #430 | $23,951 |
| 575 | Tri-County Community College Murphy, NC | $41,496 | $44,531 | #431 | $23,979 |
| 576 | Southeastern Community College Whiteville, NC | $41,492 | $44,527 | #432 | — |
| 577 | Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe, LA | $41,492 | $48,030 | #234 | $27,141 |
| 578 | New River Community College Dublin, VA | $41,463 | $37,756 | #812 | $25,694 |
Other Majors at Tri-County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,880 | $69,455 | #330 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,155 | — | #523 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tri-County Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,979 one year after graduating and $41,496 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tri-County 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, Tri-County Community College ranks #575 by median pay four years after graduation, and #431 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Tri-County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.