Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Wharton County Junior College · Wharton, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Wharton County Junior College earn a median of $27,148 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 $8,642, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas College Killeen | $39,731 | $7,126 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $38,436 | $9,000 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring | $36,240 | $7,700 |
| Howard College Big Spring | $36,240 | $7,700 |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $35,306 | $4,500 |
| North Central Texas College Gainesville | $34,615 | $9,735 |
| Grayson College Denison | $34,262 | $6,875 |
| Northeast Texas Community College Mount Pleasant | $33,903 | $12,000 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $33,060 | $9,742 |
| Collin County Community College District McKinney | $32,114 | $6,918 |
| Lee College Baytown | $31,916 | $6,849 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $31,173 | $12,059 |
| McLennan Community College Waco | $30,690 | $9,250 |
| Galveston College Galveston | $30,586 | $9,500 |
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $30,179 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Wharton County Junior College make?
The median salary is $27,148 one year after graduation and $45,969 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,642.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.