Liberal Arts General Studies at Northampton County Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is in Bethlehem, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Northampton County Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Northampton County Area Community College. Of 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #34 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #111 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #173 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #918 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1336 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Graduates of Northampton County Area 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 | $23,513 |
| 2 years | $23,087 |
| 3 years | $23,150 |
| 4 years | $29,690 |
| 5 years | $36,328 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northampton County Area Community College take home a median $29,690, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northampton County Area Community College is $15,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 63% women (80) and 37% men (47).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 121 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, 64% were women (77) and 36% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area 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 Northampton County Area Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northampton County Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 31 |
| General Studies | 91 |
| Individualized Studies | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northampton County Area Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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