Liberal Arts General Studies at Southwestern Oregon Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Southwestern Oregon Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Oregon Community College is located in Coos Bay, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 194 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
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Studying Online at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Of 1,551 students, 496 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 654 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Southwestern Oregon Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 230 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #188 of 229 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #663 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1019 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College
Students who complete Southwestern Oregon 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 | $23,755 |
| 2 years | $19,227 |
| 3 years | $25,805 |
| 4 years | $33,092 |
| 5 years | $37,870 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College earn a median of $33,092, compared with $39,619 for all Southwestern Oregon Community College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Southwestern Oregon Community College is $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Southwestern Oregon Community College are 66% women (129) and 34% men (65).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Among the 194 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 66% were women (129) and 34% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 126 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Oregon 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 Southwestern Oregon Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southwestern Oregon Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 155 |
| General Studies | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Southwestern Oregon Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
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