Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Parkland College
Champaign, IL · Associate's Degree · about 253 graduates a year
Parkland College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Parkland 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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| 623 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $40,899 | $43,877 | #474 | $26,524 |
| 624 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $40,896 | $38,925 | #769 | $26,251 |
| 625 | Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ | $40,889 | $42,014 | #616 | $20,248 |
| 626 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $40,885 | $40,169 | #708 | $26,912 |
| 627 | Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH | $40,878 | $43,623 | #497 | $26,257 |
| 628 | Lassen Community College Susanville, CA | $40,852 | $37,173 | #831 | — |
| 629 | Cloud County Community College Concordia, KS | $40,850 | $42,409 | #586 | $21,686 |
Other Majors at Parkland College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,208 | $51,093 | #27 of 176 |
| Engineering | $66,550 | — | #46 of 53 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,878 | $55,060 | #424 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,824 | $47,133 | #166 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,314 | — | #124 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,181 | $26,547 | #49 of 85 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,261 | $36,872 | #322 of 476 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $38,567 | $39,246 | #92 of 124 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,353 | — | #7 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Parkland College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,912 one year after graduating and $40,885 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Parkland 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, Parkland College ranks #626 by median pay four years after graduation, and #708 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Parkland College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,250.
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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.