Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Associate's Degree · about 198 graduates a year
Prairie State College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Prairie State 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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| 218 | Kishwaukee College Malta, IL | $47,090 | $46,266 | #324 | $21,090 |
| 219 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $47,085 | $42,844 | #556 | $27,524 |
| 220 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $47,063 | $48,859 | #185 | $29,855 |
| 221 | Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL | $47,062 | $46,238 | #326 | $34,909 |
| 222 | Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN | $47,049 | $44,942 | #399 | $25,100 |
| 223 | Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL | $47,030 | $50,057 | #136 | $25,823 |
| 224 | Odessa College Odessa, TX | $47,014 | $47,799 | #245 | $28,193 |
Other Majors at Prairie State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,212 | $68,277 | #243 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $65,505 | — | #113 of 237 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $48,709 | — | #18 of 28 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,550 | $18,885 | #312 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,190 | — | #370 of 426 |
| Psychology | $32,438 | — | #94 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Prairie State College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,909 one year after graduating and $47,062 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Prairie State 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, Prairie State College ranks #221 by median pay four years after graduation, and #326 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Prairie State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,949.
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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.