Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · Associate's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
West Virginia Northern Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia Northern 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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| 858 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $35,843 | $39,155 | #761 | — |
| 859 | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR | $35,810 | $42,199 | #606 | $23,903 |
| 860 | Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA | $35,791 | $32,567 | #920 | — |
| 861 | West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV | $35,774 | $42,323 | #596 | $22,166 |
| 862 | Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO | $35,742 | $38,323 | #801 | $28,365 |
| 863 | Central Alabama Community College Alexander City, AL | $35,669 | $40,487 | #692 | $24,698 |
| 864 | Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS | $35,640 | $37,000 | #835 | — |
Other Majors at West Virginia Northern Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,804 | $63,473 | #899 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $46,528 | $43,466 | #547 of 560 |
| Business/Commerce | $36,682 | — | #197 of 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia Northern Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,166 one year after graduating and $35,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia Northern 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, West Virginia Northern Community College ranks #861 by median pay four years after graduation, and #596 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at West Virginia Northern Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,410.
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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.