Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC · Associate's Degree · about 141 graduates a year
Western Piedmont Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Piedmont 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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| 778 | Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX | $38,092 | $38,728 | #784 | $26,792 |
| 779 | University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie Allendale, SC | $38,060 | $42,203 | #605 | $19,438 |
| 780 | Independence Community College Independence, KS | $38,048 | $39,500 | #744 | $23,620 |
| 781 | Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC | $37,986 | $40,764 | #680 | $29,365 |
| 782 | Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO | $37,959 | $35,499 | #878 | $30,640 |
| 783 | South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC | $37,941 | $40,716 | #683 | $10,513 |
| 784 | Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland, KY | $37,923 | $42,940 | #547 | $26,182 |
Other Majors at Western Piedmont Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,011 | $66,888 | #824 of 962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,450 | — | #229 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Piedmont Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,365 one year after graduating and $37,986 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Piedmont 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, Western Piedmont Community College ranks #781 by median pay four years after graduation, and #680 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Western Piedmont Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.