Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA · Associate's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Lackawanna College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lackawanna 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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| 898 | John A Logan College Carterville, IL | $34,096 | $33,499 | #908 | $23,892 |
| 899 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK | $33,988 | $38,160 | #804 | — |
| 900 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MS | $33,906 | $41,139 | #658 | $25,496 |
| 901 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $33,861 | $34,437 | #898 | $13,920 |
| 902 | Garden City Community College Garden City, KS | $33,834 | $35,125 | #887 | $26,110 |
| 903 | Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR | $33,630 | $39,630 | #735 | — |
| 904 | Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX | $33,578 | $34,139 | #901 | — |
Other Majors at Lackawanna College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $89,729 | $63,377 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $78,229 | $65,584 | #74 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,310 | $22,394 | #159 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $46,617 | — | #220 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,607 | $32,815 | #394 of 547 |
| Business/Commerce | $40,467 | — | #180 of 205 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $35,182 | — | #221 of 225 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $33,897 | $26,499 | #50 of 58 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,621 | — | #59 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lackawanna College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $13,920 one year after graduating and $33,861 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lackawanna 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, Lackawanna College ranks #901 by median pay four years after graduation, and #898 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lackawanna College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,250.
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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.