Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Temple College
Temple, TX · Associate's Degree · about 570 graduates a year
Temple College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 417 | Murray State College Tishomingo, OK | $43,947 | $49,342 | #163 | $23,913 |
| 418 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $43,940 | $46,769 | #292 | $27,184 |
| 419 | Northeast Texas Community College Mount Pleasant, TX | $43,930 | $44,664 | #418 | $33,903 |
| 420 | Temple College Temple, TX | $43,899 | $44,632 | #421 | $29,609 |
| 421 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $43,884 | $39,510 | #742 | $6,992 |
| 422 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $43,877 | $45,656 | #350 | $26,463 |
| 423 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $43,842 | $38,607 | #790 | $28,600 |
Other Majors at Temple College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,365 | $72,579 | #167 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,738 | $63,168 | #141 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,328 | $58,710 | #78 of 237 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,752 | — | #118 of 205 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,835 | — | #405 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,898 | — | #511 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,609 one year after graduating and $43,899 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple 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, Temple College ranks #420 by median pay four years after graduation, and #421 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Temple College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,741.
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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.