Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · Associate's Degree · about 706 graduates a year
Volunteer 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 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Volunteer 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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| 457 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $43,159 | $43,893 | #473 | $30,455 |
| 458 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,158 | $44,677 | #417 | — |
| 459 | Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS | $43,148 | $44,795 | #409 | $25,863 |
| 460 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $43,145 | $47,131 | #273 | $26,355 |
| 461 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $43,143 | $45,381 | #374 | $27,483 |
| 462 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $43,133 | $49,930 | #139 | — |
| 463 | Rockingham Community College Wentworth, NC | $43,129 | $46,284 | #322 | $30,865 |
Other Majors at Volunteer State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,956 | $47,716 | #488 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,909 | $40,513 | #145 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $51,709 | $45,598 | #112 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,407 | $35,042 | #103 of 122 |
| Education | $45,014 | — | #9 of 31 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $33,013 | — | #122 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Volunteer State Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,355 one year after graduating and $43,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Volunteer 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, Volunteer State Community College ranks #460 by median pay four years after graduation, and #273 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Volunteer 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 $6,000.
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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.