Liberal Arts General Studies at South Louisiana Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what South Louisiana Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 1,466 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at South Louisiana Community College.
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Studying Online at South Louisiana Community College
Many students take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. Of 6,238 students, 752 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Louisiana Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #19 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #254 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #330 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #824 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1334 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Students who complete South Louisiana 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 | $17,495 |
| 2 years | $21,312 |
| 3 years | $22,224 |
| 4 years | $25,375 |
| 5 years | $34,467 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from South Louisiana Community College take home a median $25,375, compared with $29,857 for all South Louisiana Community College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from South Louisiana Community College is $18,278.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at South Louisiana Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at South Louisiana Community College are 73% women (1,073) and 27% men (393).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at South Louisiana Community College
Among the 256 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at South Louisiana Community College, 71% were women (183) and 29% were men (73).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 96 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 27 |
Minority students account for 47% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at South Louisiana 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 South Louisiana Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at South Louisiana Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,442 |
| Individualized Studies | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at South Louisiana Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.