Liberal Arts General Studies at Laurel Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at Laurel Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Laurel Ridge Community College sits in Middletown, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 887 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Laurel Ridge Community College.
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Studying Online at Laurel Ridge Community College
Distance learning is available at Laurel Ridge Community College. Among 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Laurel Ridge Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #11 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #569 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Those who finish Laurel Ridge 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 | $20,323 |
| 2 years | $21,923 |
| 3 years | $28,072 |
| 4 years | $36,274 |
| 5 years | $44,561 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College report median earnings of $36,274, compared with $39,485 for all Laurel Ridge Community College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College stands at $8,865.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College are 61% women (537) and 39% men (350).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Laurel Ridge Community College
Of the 436 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, 62% were women (269) and 38% were men (167).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 305 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 58 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 18 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Laurel Ridge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 436 |
| Individualized Studies | 451 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Laurel Ridge Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, 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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