Liberal Arts General Studies at Volunteer State Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Volunteer State Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Volunteer State Community College sits in Gallatin, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 601 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Volunteer State Community College
Many students take online classes at Volunteer State Community College. Of 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Volunteer State Community College
Use these rankings to compare Volunteer State Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #5 of 27 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #13 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #227 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #489 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #711 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Volunteer State Community College
Those who finish Volunteer 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 | $23,174 |
| 2 years | $25,542 |
| 3 years | $30,983 |
| 4 years | $36,510 |
| 5 years | $43,630 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Volunteer State Community College take home a median $36,510, compared with $39,492 for all Volunteer State Community College graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Volunteer State Community College is $8,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Volunteer State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 62% women (375) and 38% men (226).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Among the 601 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Volunteer State Community College, 62% were women (375) and 38% were men (226).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 448 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 55 |
| Black / African American | 34 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 30 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 20 |
Minority students account for 22% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer 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 Volunteer State Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Volunteer State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 601 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Volunteer State Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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.