Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX · Associate's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Del Mar College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 11% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Del Mar 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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| 193 | Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark, OH | $47,583 | $50,778 | #115 | $31,870 |
| 194 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $47,583 | $50,778 | #116 | $31,870 |
| 195 | St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI | $47,543 | $50,129 | #132 | $30,002 |
| 196 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $47,511 | $48,305 | #217 | $22,108 |
| 197 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $47,506 | $43,695 | #491 | $28,025 |
| 198 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $47,496 | $43,686 | #493 | $47,645 |
| 199 | Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA | $47,496 | $43,686 | #494 | $47,645 |
Other Majors at Del Mar College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | $98,153 | $56,948 | #7 of 16 |
| Precision Metal Working | $79,303 | — | #2 of 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,877 | $70,673 | #535 of 962 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $67,372 | — | #2 of 16 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $65,106 | $34,991 | #4 of 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,849 | $52,431 | #264 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $63,265 | — | #131 of 237 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,377 | — | #108 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,598 | $32,980 | #253 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $48,674 | $42,057 | #183 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,512 | — | #12 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Del Mar College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,108 one year after graduating and $47,511 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Del Mar 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, Del Mar College ranks #196 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Del Mar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,250.
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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.