Liberal Arts General Studies at Jefferson State 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 Jefferson State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Jefferson State Community College sits in Birmingham, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 511 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Jefferson State Community College.
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Studying Online at Jefferson State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Jefferson State Community College. Of 9,240 students, 3,199 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,085 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Jefferson State Community College
Rankings can help you compare Jefferson State Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #11 of 23 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #15 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #209 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #656 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #905 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Jefferson State Community College
Graduates of Jefferson State 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 | $22,917 |
| 2 years | $25,580 |
| 3 years | $30,599 |
| 4 years | $33,742 |
| 5 years | $40,346 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Jefferson State Community College take home a median $33,742, compared with $41,713 for all Jefferson State Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Jefferson State Community College is $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Jefferson State Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Jefferson State Community College are 63% women (323) and 37% men (188).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Jefferson State Community College
Of the 511 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Jefferson State Community College, 63% were women (323) and 37% were men (188).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 309 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 48 |
| Black / African American | 93 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Jefferson State 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 Jefferson State Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Jefferson State Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 185 |
| General Studies | 326 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Jefferson State Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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