Liberal Arts General Studies at Grand Rapids Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Grand Rapids Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Rapids Community College sits in Grand Rapids, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 930 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Distance learning is available at Grand Rapids Community College. Of 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Use these rankings to compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 45 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #24 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 213 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #417 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #764 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Graduates of Grand Rapids Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,081 |
| 2 years | $26,933 |
| 3 years | $32,396 |
| 4 years | $36,125 |
| 5 years | $41,407 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $36,125, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Grand Rapids Community College comes in at $13,644.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 59% women (547) and 41% men (383).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Of the 930 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Grand Rapids Community College, 59% were women (547) and 41% were men (383).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 596 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 146 |
| Black / African American | 66 |
| Asian | 41 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 43 |
| Unknown | 34 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College, lower than 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 Grand Rapids Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Grand Rapids Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 708 |
| General Studies | 222 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Grand Rapids Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, 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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