Liberal Arts General Studies at Cape Fear Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Cape Fear Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cape Fear Community College is in Wilmington, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 832 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Cape Fear Community College.
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Studying Online at Cape Fear Community College
Many students take online classes at Cape Fear Community College. Among 14,082 students, 4,436 (32%) studied exclusively online and 3,462 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Cape Fear Community College
Rankings can help you compare Cape Fear Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 59 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #25 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #140 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #374 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Cape Fear Community College
Students who complete Cape Fear 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 | $21,625 |
| 2 years | $22,874 |
| 3 years | $25,169 |
| 4 years | $34,615 |
| 5 years | $40,084 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Cape Fear Community College take home a median $34,615, compared with $38,957 for all Cape Fear Community College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Cape Fear Community College stands at $8,734.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Cape Fear Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Cape Fear Community College are 62% women (515) and 38% men (317).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Cape Fear Community College
Among the 832 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Cape Fear Community College, 62% were women (515) and 38% were men (317).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 614 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 90 |
| Black / African American | 61 |
| Asian | 18 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 25 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Cape Fear Community College, below 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 Cape Fear Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Cape Fear Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 747 |
| Individualized Studies | 85 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Cape Fear Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.