Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · Associate's Degree · about 199 graduates a year
Wilkes Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wilkes 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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| 876 | Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX | $35,007 | $35,592 | #875 | $21,332 |
| 877 | Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC | $34,997 | $37,557 | #822 | — |
| 878 | Northwest State Community College Archbold, OH | $34,870 | $37,212 | #830 | — |
| 879 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC | $34,852 | $37,401 | #824 | $25,681 |
| 880 | Louisburg College Louisburg, NC | $34,839 | $37,387 | #825 | $14,412 |
| 881 | Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL | $34,784 | $39,483 | #746 | $22,764 |
| 882 | Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington, MA | $34,571 | $30,443 | #933 | $13,221 |
Other Majors at Wilkes Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,076 | $62,962 | #916 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,849 | — | #443 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $47,738 | $27,564 | #164 of 176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,271 | — | #210 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,409 | — | #424 of 547 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $31,127 | — | #17 of 17 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $30,091 | — | #467 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,681 one year after graduating and $34,852 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes 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, Wilkes Community College ranks #879 by median pay four years after graduation, and #824 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Wilkes Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% 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.