Liberal Arts General Studies at Bergen Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Bergen Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bergen Community College is in Paramus, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 1,322 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Bergen Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bergen Community College
Many students take online classes at Bergen Community College. Of 11,720 students, 1,679 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,977 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Bergen Community College
Use these rankings to compare Bergen Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #15 of 30 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #17 of 30 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #78 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #458 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #580 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Bergen Community College
Graduates of Bergen Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,408 |
| 2 years | $23,827 |
| 3 years | $30,824 |
| 4 years | $36,985 |
| 5 years | $44,940 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Bergen Community College take home a median $36,985, compared with $43,243 for all Bergen Community College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Bergen Community College comes in at $11,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Bergen Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Bergen Community College are 53% women (695) and 47% men (627).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Bergen Community College
Among the 1,322 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Bergen Community College, 53% were women (695) and 47% were men (627).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Bergen Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 490 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 519 |
| Black / African American | 56 |
| Asian | 108 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 58 |
| Unknown | 65 |
Minority students account for 54% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Bergen Community College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Bergen Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Bergen Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,322 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Bergen Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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