Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 250 graduates a year
California State University-Monterey Bay graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Monterey Bay 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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| 104 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $59,222 | $63,034 | #59 | $40,874 |
| 105 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $59,104 | $60,730 | #81 | $49,147 |
| 106 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $59,104 | $60,730 | #82 | $49,147 |
| 107 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $59,017 | $53,702 | #225 | $30,413 |
| 108 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $58,953 | $53,643 | #226 | $25,945 |
| 109 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $58,921 | $62,125 | #67 | $42,426 |
| 110 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $58,853 | $66,639 | #37 | $62,607 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Monterey Bay liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,413 one year after graduating and $59,017 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Monterey Bay 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 University-Monterey Bay ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at California State University-Monterey Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,322.
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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.