Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Clark College
Vancouver, WA · Associate's Degree · about 711 graduates a year
Clark College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark 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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| 484 | Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT | $42,789 | $38,524 | #792 | $25,072 |
| 485 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $42,774 | $45,527 | #365 | $28,917 |
| 486 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $42,774 | $40,858 | #675 | $18,730 |
| 487 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $42,765 | $39,335 | #754 | $23,953 |
| 488 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Martinsburg, WV | $42,762 | $50,590 | #121 | $32,872 |
| 489 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $42,755 | $40,694 | #684 | $25,252 |
| 490 | Alamance Community College Graham, NC | $42,755 | $45,882 | #339 | $26,855 |
Other Majors at Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,898 | $63,543 | #188 of 962 |
| Physical Sciences | $76,889 | — | #2 of 24 |
| Precision Metal Working | $70,504 | $46,609 | #7 of 66 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $58,804 | $45,656 | #94 of 176 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,676 | $40,313 | #79 of 205 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $52,604 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,108 | — | #141 of 225 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $46,766 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $46,088 | $41,100 | #240 of 476 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,211 | $37,087 | #97 of 286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,229 | — | #416 of 547 |
| Biology | $37,011 | — | #39 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,342 | $28,118 | #124 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,953 one year after graduating and $42,765 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark 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, Clark College ranks #487 by median pay four years after graduation, and #754 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,366.
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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.