Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Associate's Degree · about 892 graduates a year
College of Lake County 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 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Lake County Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 258 | Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL | $46,361 | $49,345 | #162 | $24,605 |
| 259 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | $46,358 | $48,879 | #183 | $33,055 |
| 260 | North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX | $46,319 | $47,093 | #276 | $34,615 |
| 261 | College of Lake County Grayslake, IL | $46,315 | $45,504 | #367 | $33,413 |
| 262 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $46,296 | $44,064 | #461 | $27,510 |
| 263 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College Chicago, IL | $46,294 | $45,484 | #368 | $19,982 |
| 264 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $46,289 | $40,762 | #681 | $31,451 |
Other Majors at College of Lake County by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,242 | $72,472 | #603 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,644 | $50,103 | #179 of 560 |
| Engineering | $67,391 | — | #45 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,864 | $63,080 | #145 of 237 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,153 | $37,724 | #50 of 85 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $43,967 | — | #16 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Lake County liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,413 one year after graduating and $46,315 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Lake County rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, College of Lake County ranks #261 by median pay four years after graduation, and #367 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at College of Lake County worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $6,461.
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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.