Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 166 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,562 | $56,490 | #158 | $36,588 |
| 167 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $55,558 | $58,579 | #119 | $40,740 |
| 168 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $55,509 | $55,176 | #186 | $35,998 |
| 169 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $55,507 | $63,005 | #60 | $50,903 |
| 170 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $55,403 | $50,959 | #298 | $40,061 |
| 171 | Baker University Baldwin City, KS | $55,380 | $57,493 | #133 | $40,704 |
| 172 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $55,379 | $64,120 | #53 | $43,186 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,903 one year after graduating and $55,507 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Athens State University ranks #169 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,832.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.