Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX · Associate's Degree · about 1,099 graduates a year
Palo Alto College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Palo Alto 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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| 901 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $33,861 | $34,437 | #898 | $13,920 |
| 902 | Garden City Community College Garden City, KS | $33,834 | $35,125 | #887 | $26,110 |
| 903 | Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR | $33,630 | $39,630 | #735 | — |
| 904 | Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX | $33,578 | $34,139 | #901 | — |
| 905 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $33,531 | $35,952 | #867 | — |
| 906 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $33,531 | $35,952 | #868 | — |
| 907 | Western Oklahoma State College Altus, OK | $33,501 | $37,614 | #818 | $17,755 |
Other Majors at Palo Alto College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,952 | — | #360 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,409 | $29,062 | #74 of 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,343 | — | #390 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Palo Alto College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,578 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Palo Alto 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, Palo Alto College ranks #904 by median pay four years after graduation, and #901 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Palo Alto College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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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.