Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rend Lake College
Ina, IL · Associate's Degree · about 151 graduates a year
Rend Lake College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rend Lake 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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| 545 | Lower Columbia College Longview, WA | $41,925 | $38,562 | #791 | $30,845 |
| 546 | Umpqua Community College Roseburg, OR | $41,916 | $42,163 | #608 | $27,211 |
| 547 | Nunez Community College Chalmette, LA | $41,887 | $48,487 | #202 | $24,843 |
| 548 | Rend Lake College Ina, IL | $41,881 | $41,148 | #656 | $25,219 |
| 549 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $41,855 | $41,122 | #660 | — |
| 550 | Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY | $41,819 | $39,803 | #723 | $22,966 |
| 551 | Carteret Community College Morehead City, NC | $41,798 | $44,855 | #406 | $31,113 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Rend Lake College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $25,516 | $40,356 | — |
Other Majors at Rend Lake College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,721 | $63,852 | #773 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,525 | $48,950 | #245 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $41,686 | $24,444 | #80 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rend Lake College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,219 one year after graduating and $41,881 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rend Lake 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, Rend Lake College ranks #548 by median pay four years after graduation, and #656 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Rend Lake College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.