Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA · Associate's Degree · about 550 graduates a year
South Puget Sound Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Puget Sound Community 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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| 464 | City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago, IL | $43,108 | $42,353 | #591 | $32,380 |
| 465 | Midland College Midland, TX | $43,092 | $43,812 | #480 | $24,147 |
| 466 | Morton College Cicero, IL | $43,070 | $42,316 | #597 | $31,829 |
| 467 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $43,024 | $39,573 | #736 | $29,056 |
| 468 | North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA | $43,023 | $45,255 | #380 | $27,433 |
| 469 | Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL | $43,004 | $42,251 | #600 | $22,700 |
| 470 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $42,988 | $42,730 | #567 | $13,833 |
Other Majors at South Puget Sound Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,161 | $69,107 | #289 of 962 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $65,707 | $43,380 | #14 of 87 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,110 | — | #47 of 205 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,662 | — | #64 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,244 | — | #320 of 547 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,368 | $27,530 | #62 of 109 |
| Computer Programming | $44,890 | — | #51 of 54 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,895 | $35,815 | #342 of 476 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $36,237 | $31,694 | #230 of 237 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Puget Sound Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,056 one year after graduating and $43,024 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Puget Sound Community 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 Puget Sound Community College ranks #467 by median pay four years after graduation, and #736 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at South Puget Sound Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,998.
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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.