Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Richland Community College
Decatur, IL · Associate's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
Richland Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Richland Community 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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| 640 | Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI | $40,763 | $37,090 | #832 | — |
| 641 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $40,751 | $49,444 | #159 | — |
| 642 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $40,722 | $43,700 | #488 | $25,355 |
| 643 | Richland Community College Decatur, IL | $40,715 | $40,002 | #712 | $26,712 |
| 644 | Greenfield Community College Greenfield, MA | $40,696 | $35,837 | #870 | — |
| 645 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $40,696 | $42,909 | #550 | $27,790 |
| 646 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $40,686 | $42,051 | #615 | $30,292 |
Other Majors at Richland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,623 | $68,635 | #369 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,165 | $46,542 | #190 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $44,259 | — | #70 of 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Richland Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,712 one year after graduating and $40,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Richland Community 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, Richland Community College ranks #643 by median pay four years after graduation, and #712 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Richland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,565.
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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.