Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 21% less 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 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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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| 421 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $42,260 | $51,275 | #287 | $41,812 |
| 422 | The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA | $42,219 | $38,832 | #461 | $26,328 |
| 423 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $42,127 | $44,839 | #413 | $25,459 |
| 424 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $42,049 | $38,262 | #463 | $27,303 |
| 425 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $42,020 | $45,093 | #407 | $35,414 |
| 426 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $41,966 | $45,022 | #409 | $35,722 |
| 427 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,900 | $44,714 | #414 | $24,851 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $53,722 | — |
Other Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,303 one year after graduating and $42,049 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt ranks #424 by median pay four years after graduation, and #463 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,993.
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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.