Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX · Associate's Degree · about 543 graduates a year
Southwest Texas Junior College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwest Texas Junior 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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| 873 | Southern Union State Community College Wadley, AL | $35,177 | $39,929 | #714 | $26,174 |
| 874 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, SC | $35,071 | $38,888 | #770 | — |
| 875 | Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC | $35,009 | $38,820 | #776 | $26,254 |
| 876 | Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX | $35,007 | $35,592 | #875 | $21,332 |
| 877 | Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC | $34,997 | $37,557 | #822 | — |
| 878 | Northwest State Community College Archbold, OH | $34,870 | $37,212 | #830 | — |
| 879 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC | $34,852 | $37,401 | #824 | $25,681 |
Other Majors at Southwest Texas Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,089 | — | #608 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,550 | — | #436 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Texas Junior College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,332 one year after graduating and $35,007 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Texas Junior 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, Southwest Texas Junior College ranks #876 by median pay four years after graduation, and #875 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Southwest Texas Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,500.
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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.