Liberal Arts General Studies at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located in Johnstown, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Many students take online classes at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Of 2,501 students, 457 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 448 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #8 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #33 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #68 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #168 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #623 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1277 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Those who finish Pennsylvania Highlands 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 | $21,627 |
| 2 years | $21,508 |
| 3 years | $28,307 |
| 4 years | $30,659 |
| 5 years | $37,893 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College report median earnings of $30,659, compared with $33,302 for all Pennsylvania Highlands Community College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College comes in at $11,488.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are 58% women (40) and 42% men (29).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Of the 67 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, 58% were women (39) and 42% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania Highlands 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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2 |
| General Studies | 67 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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