Liberal Arts General Studies at Independence Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Independence Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Independence Community College sits in Independence, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 64 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Independence Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Independence Community College
Distance learning is available at Independence Community College. Of 764 students, 183 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 302 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Independence Community College
Rankings can help you compare Independence Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #9 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #24 of 29 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #126 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #455 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1169 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Independence Community College
Graduates of Independence Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,470 |
| 3 years | $26,166 |
| 4 years | $29,289 |
| 5 years | $31,582 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Independence Community College earn a median of $29,289, compared with $29,289 for all Independence Community College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Independence Community College comes in at $7,302.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Independence Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Independence Community College are 28% women (18) and 72% men (46).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Independence Community College
Among the 64 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Independence Community College, 28% were women (18) and 72% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Independence Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Independence Community College, higher 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 Independence Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Independence Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 16 |
| General Studies | 48 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Independence 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.