Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL · Associate's Degree · about 557 graduates a year
Oakton College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oakton 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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| 107 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $49,277 | $47,070 | #278 | $33,809 |
| 108 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $49,274 | $47,067 | #279 | $37,317 |
| 109 | Camden County College Blackwood, NJ | $49,239 | $43,216 | #526 | $27,655 |
| 110 | Oakton College Des Plaines, IL | $49,225 | $48,363 | #213 | $24,918 |
| 111 | Quincy College Quincy, MA | $49,187 | $43,314 | #518 | — |
| 112 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $49,180 | $50,911 | #104 | — |
| 113 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $49,179 | $50,910 | #105 | — |
Other Majors at Oakton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,364 | $69,434 | #345 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $60,208 | $52,161 | #34 of 476 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $48,644 | — | #52 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakton College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,918 one year after graduating and $49,225 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakton 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, Oakton College ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Oakton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125).
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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.