Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Associate's Degree · about 1,389 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas 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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| 933 | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville, AR | $30,074 | $35,440 | #881 | — |
| 934 | Mesalands Community College Tucumcari, NM | $30,071 | $34,818 | #893 | — |
| 935 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $29,999 | $32,013 | #923 | — |
| 936 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $29,990 | $30,491 | #932 | $20,366 |
| 937 | Landmark College Putney, VT | $29,951 | $30,762 | #931 | — |
| 938 | Mayland Community College Spruce Pine, NC | $29,766 | $31,943 | #924 | $17,144 |
| 939 | Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $29,741 | $34,427 | #899 | $17,392 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,366 one year after graduating and $29,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas 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 Texas College ranks #936 by median pay four years after graduation, and #932 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% 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.