Liberal Arts General Studies at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is in Kalamazoo, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 439 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Of 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 45 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #18 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #81 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #114 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #741 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Students who complete Kalamazoo Valley 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 | $24,567 |
| 2 years | $23,340 |
| 3 years | $30,388 |
| 4 years | $37,470 |
| 5 years | $42,269 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College take home a median $37,470, compared with $40,775 for all Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College is $14,665.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are 61% women (268) and 39% men (171).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Among the 439 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 61% were women (268) and 39% were men (171).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 308 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 30 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Kalamazoo Valley 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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 325 |
| General Studies | 114 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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