Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Plains College
Levelland, TX · Associate's Degree · about 386 graduates a year
South Plains College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Plains 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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| 849 | National Park College Hot Springs, AR | $36,159 | $42,610 | #574 | $25,253 |
| 850 | Garrett College Mchenry, MD | $36,087 | $31,671 | #926 | $13,943 |
| 851 | Shawnee Community College Ullin, IL | $36,071 | $35,440 | #882 | $23,403 |
| 852 | South Plains College Levelland, TX | $36,034 | $36,636 | #853 | $19,469 |
| 853 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $36,000 | $32,758 | #917 | — |
| 854 | Frank Phillips College Borger, TX | $35,887 | $36,487 | #856 | — |
| 855 | Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN | $35,883 | $39,198 | #758 | $28,980 |
Other Majors at South Plains College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,836 | — | #300 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,018 | — | #366 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,986 | — | #130 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,149 | — | #16 of 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,129 | — | #236 of 426 |
| Psychology | $38,888 | — | #56 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Plains College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,469 one year after graduating and $36,034 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Plains 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, South Plains College ranks #852 by median pay four years after graduation, and #853 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at South Plains College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,457.
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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.