Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Highland Community College
Freeport, IL · Associate's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
Highland Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Highland Community College 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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| 772 | College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC | $38,310 | $41,112 | #663 | $28,261 |
| 773 | Aiken Technical College Graniteville, SC | $38,255 | $42,419 | #585 | — |
| 774 | Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK | $38,243 | $42,938 | #548 | — |
| 775 | Highland Community College Freeport, IL | $38,237 | $37,568 | #819 | $30,269 |
| 776 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $38,181 | $44,208 | #450 | $31,097 |
| 777 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $38,124 | $40,197 | #707 | $26,696 |
| 778 | Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX | $38,092 | $38,728 | #784 | $26,792 |
Other Majors at Highland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,116 | $62,499 | #759 of 962 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $41,202 | — | #83 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Highland Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,269 one year after graduating and $38,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Highland Community College 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, Highland Community College ranks #775 by median pay four years after graduation, and #819 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Highland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,000.
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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.