Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northwest College
Powell, WY · Associate's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Northwest College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest 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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| 802 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $37,485 | $35,678 | #872 | $23,757 |
| 803 | Spoon River College Canton, IL | $37,480 | $36,824 | #841 | — |
| 804 | Somerset Community College Somerset, KY | $37,467 | $42,424 | #584 | $24,279 |
| 805 | Northwest College Powell, WY | $37,462 | $39,044 | #767 | $19,235 |
| 806 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA | $37,452 | $34,103 | #902 | $20,005 |
| 807 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA | $37,422 | $34,052 | #904 | $23,307 |
| 808 | Snow College Ephraim, UT | $37,421 | $35,466 | #879 | $21,687 |
Other Majors at Northwest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | $63,897 | — | #19 of 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $62,129 | $60,794 | #958 of 962 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,774 | — | #83 of 160 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,672 | — | #48 of 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,235 one year after graduating and $37,462 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest 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, Northwest College ranks #805 by median pay four years after graduation, and #767 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Northwest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,500.
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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.