Liberal Arts General Studies at Southern Union State Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Southern Union State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Union State Community College sits in Wadley, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 675 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Southern Union State Community College.
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Studying Online at Southern Union State Community College
Distance learning is available at Southern Union State Community College. Of 5,063 students, 665 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Southern Union State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southern Union State Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #14 of 23 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #199 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #214 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #637 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #977 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Southern Union State Community College
Those who finish Southern Union State 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 | $21,818 |
| 2 years | $19,891 |
| 3 years | $27,722 |
| 4 years | $32,454 |
| 5 years | $36,998 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southern Union State Community College take home a median $32,454, compared with $37,916 for all Southern Union State Community College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southern Union State Community College stands at $9,860.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southern Union State Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southern Union State Community College are 58% women (391) and 42% men (284).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Southern Union State Community College
Among the 369 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Southern Union State Community College, 57% were women (212) and 43% were men (157).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 259 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 68 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 25% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southern Union State 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 Southern Union State Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southern Union State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 675 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southern Union State Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.