Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Ocean County College · Toms River, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ocean County College earn a median of $25,647 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $11,000, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison State University Trenton | $50,524 | $15,421 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel | $28,376 | $9,250 |
| Camden County College Blackwood | $27,655 | $10,000 |
| Mercer County Community College West Windsor | $27,586 | $6,225 |
| Middlesex College Edison | $26,693 | $9,250 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell | $26,187 | $11,000 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland | $26,187 | $11,000 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $25,989 | $9,500 |
| Essex County College Newark | $25,792 | — |
| Hudson County Community College Jersey City | $25,541 | $8,096 |
| Passaic County Community College Paterson | $25,017 | $9,992 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing | $24,197 | $8,800 |
| Bergen Community College Paramus | $23,966 | $11,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison | $23,867 | $12,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck | $23,867 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Ocean County College make?
The median salary is $25,647 one year after graduation and $42,404 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.