Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Carolina-Union
Union, SC · Associate's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Union graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Union 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 |
| … | |||||
| 822 | Colby Community College Colby, KS | $37,032 | $38,445 | #796 | $23,240 |
| 823 | Seward County Community College Liberal, KS | $37,022 | $38,435 | #797 | — |
| 824 | Lamar Community College Lamar, CO | $36,841 | $34,454 | #897 | $25,669 |
| 825 | University of South Carolina-Union Union, SC | $36,835 | $40,844 | #676 | $18,455 |
| 826 | Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA | $36,809 | $38,105 | #805 | $19,929 |
| 827 | Martin Community College Williamston, NC | $36,795 | $39,486 | #745 | — |
| 828 | Robeson Community College Lumberton, NC | $36,751 | $39,439 | #747 | $25,714 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Union liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,455 one year after graduating and $36,835 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Union 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, University of South Carolina-Union ranks #825 by median pay four years after graduation, and #676 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of South Carolina-Union worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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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.