Liberal Arts General Studies at Linn-Benton Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at Linn-Benton Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Linn-Benton Community College is located in Albany, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 294 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Linn-Benton Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Linn-Benton Community College
Online coursework is an option at Linn-Benton Community College. Of 5,242 students, 1,109 (21%) studied exclusively online and 2,100 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Linn-Benton Community College
Rankings can help you compare Linn-Benton Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #13 of 18 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #166 of 230 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #217 of 229 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #942 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1264 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Linn-Benton Community College
Students who complete Linn-Benton 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 | $22,403 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $28,142 |
| 4 years | $33,739 |
| 5 years | $37,337 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Linn-Benton Community College earn a median of $33,739, compared with $41,356 for all Linn-Benton Community College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Linn-Benton Community College is $11,636.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Linn-Benton Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Linn-Benton Community College are 60% women (175) and 40% men (119).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Linn-Benton Community College
Among the 294 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Linn-Benton Community College, 60% were women (175) and 40% were men (119).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Linn-Benton Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 193 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 40 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 30 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Linn-Benton 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 Linn-Benton Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Linn-Benton Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 116 |
| Individualized Studies | 178 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Linn-Benton Community College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.