Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · Associate's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
Northampton County Area Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northampton County Area 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 |
| … | |||||
| 676 | East Central College Union, MO | $40,152 | $43,051 | #538 | $28,037 |
| 677 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $40,143 | $47,305 | #264 | $24,763 |
| 678 | Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA | $40,132 | $42,214 | #602 | $24,968 |
| 679 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $40,129 | $40,812 | #677 | $23,879 |
| 680 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | $40,094 | $43,027 | #542 | $27,726 |
| 681 | Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ | $40,046 | $41,148 | #655 | $26,145 |
| 682 | Atlanta Metropolitan State College Atlanta, GA | $40,036 | $41,445 | #642 | $23,863 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northampton County Area Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,879 one year after graduating and $40,129 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northampton County Area 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, Northampton County Area Community College ranks #679 by median pay four years after graduation, and #677 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Northampton County Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,250.
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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.