Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL · Associate's Degree · about 595 graduates a year
Joliet Junior College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Joliet Junior 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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| 244 | North Country Community College Saranac Lake, NY | $46,635 | $44,387 | #443 | $24,113 |
| 245 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $46,615 | $49,150 | #170 | $33,777 |
| 246 | Carroll Community College Westminster, MD | $46,587 | $40,886 | #673 | $23,320 |
| 247 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $46,576 | $45,761 | #346 | $27,296 |
| 248 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA | $46,563 | $41,004 | #668 | $31,549 |
| 249 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $46,524 | $42,334 | #594 | — |
| 250 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $46,515 | $49,638 | #153 | $36,647 |
Other Majors at Joliet Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,413 | $71,988 | #341 of 962 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $71,822 | — | #5 of 87 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $70,645 | $57,778 | #170 of 560 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $69,595 | — | #29 of 176 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $60,852 | $30,509 | #13 of 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,317 | $39,887 | #123 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $48,069 | $36,988 | #21 of 124 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,059 | — | #216 of 426 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $44,605 | $28,252 | #13 of 96 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $28,246 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Joliet Junior College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,296 one year after graduating and $46,576 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Joliet Junior 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, Joliet Junior College ranks #247 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Joliet Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,950.
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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.