Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Piedmont Community College
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Western Piedmont Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Piedmont Community College | $29,365 | $31,226 | +6% |
| Randolph Community College | $40,145 | $45,441 | +13% |
| Wake Technical Community College | $30,373 | $40,394 | +33% |
| University of Mount Olive | $35,452 | $40,326 | +14% |
| Durham Technical Community College | $23,876 | $36,723 | +54% |
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (66 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorganton | $2,650 | $29,365 | $31,226 | $7,481* | — |
 Randolph Community CollegeAsheboro | $2,416 | $40,145 | $45,441 | —* | — |
 Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington | $2,540 | $38,009 | $29,711 | $7,947* | 0.21 |
 Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville | $2,628 | $36,276 | $35,495 | $12,037* | 0.33 |
 University of Mount OliveMount Olive | $25,950 | $35,452 | $40,326 | $27,562* | 0.78 |
 Vance-Granville Community CollegeHenderson | $1,956 | $34,109 | $30,228 | —* | — |
| National Median | — | $27,248 | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Western Piedmont Community College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 38 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.