Liberal Arts General Studies at Moraine Valley Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Moraine Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Moraine Valley Community College is in Palos Hills, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 906 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Moraine Valley Community College.
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Studying Online at Moraine Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Moraine Valley Community College. Among 11,296 students, 1,390 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,098 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Moraine Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Moraine Valley Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #32 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #466 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Moraine Valley Community College
Students who complete Moraine 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 | $21,875 |
| 2 years | $22,466 |
| 3 years | $28,769 |
| 4 years | $36,255 |
| 5 years | $42,341 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Moraine Valley Community College report median earnings of $36,255, compared with $43,389 for all Moraine Valley Community College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Moraine Valley Community College is $8,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Moraine Valley Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Moraine Valley Community College are 59% women (538) and 41% men (368).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Moraine Valley Community College
Of the 906 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Moraine Valley Community College, 59% were women (538) and 41% were men (368).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Moraine Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 470 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 241 |
| Black / African American | 61 |
| Asian | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 80 |
Minority students account for 39% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Moraine 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 Moraine Valley Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Moraine Valley Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 586 |
| General Studies | 320 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Moraine Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.