Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN · Associate's Degree · about 863 graduates a year
Pellissippi State Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pellissippi State 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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| 445 | Surry Community College Dobson, NC | $43,441 | $46,618 | #302 | $24,635 |
| 446 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $43,421 | $41,153 | #654 | $28,089 |
| 447 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $43,417 | $50,258 | #129 | $34,148 |
| 448 | Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN | $43,412 | $47,423 | #261 | $26,757 |
| 449 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $43,383 | $44,121 | #457 | $25,898 |
| 450 | Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC | $43,374 | $46,546 | #306 | $27,667 |
| 451 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $43,344 | $46,255 | #325 | $28,086 |
Other Majors at Pellissippi State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,569 | $55,217 | #866 of 962 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,943 | $44,224 | #37 of 122 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,701 | $46,301 | #8 of 12 |
| Education | $44,787 | — | #10 of 31 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,388 | $32,529 | #397 of 547 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | $42,672 | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | $40,105 | $25,754 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pellissippi State Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,757 one year after graduating and $43,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pellissippi State 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, Pellissippi State Community College ranks #448 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Pellissippi State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,625.
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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.