Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Associate's Degree · about 313 graduates a year
Wharton County Junior College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% more 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 Wharton County 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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| 352 | Paris Junior College Paris, TX | $44,977 | $45,728 | #347 | $23,580 |
| 353 | Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls, MT | $44,965 | $49,117 | #171 | — |
| 354 | Leech Lake Tribal College Cass Lake, MN | $44,887 | $42,877 | #553 | — |
| 355 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $44,877 | $45,627 | #353 | $27,148 |
| 356 | Delta College University Center, MI | $44,873 | $47,313 | #263 | $28,721 |
| 357 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $44,828 | $44,043 | #463 | $22,167 |
| 358 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $44,824 | $49,703 | #151 | — |
Other Majors at Wharton County Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | $88,882 | $45,277 | #10 of 16 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | $88,510 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,512 | $78,791 | #307 of 962 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $77,355 | — | #3 of 28 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $54,612 | — | #191 of 237 |
| Business/Commerce | $41,799 | $29,619 | #171 of 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wharton County Junior College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,148 one year after graduating and $44,877 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wharton County 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, Wharton County Junior College ranks #355 by median pay four years after graduation, and #353 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Wharton County Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,642.
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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.