Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Spoon River College
Canton, IL · Associate's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Spoon River College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Spoon River 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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| 800 | Dawson Community College Glendive, MT | $37,531 | $40,997 | #670 | $25,631 |
| 801 | Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI | $37,492 | $39,531 | #739 | $22,272 |
| 802 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $37,485 | $35,678 | #872 | $23,757 |
| 803 | Spoon River College Canton, IL | $37,480 | $36,824 | #841 | — |
| 804 | Somerset Community College Somerset, KY | $37,467 | $42,424 | #584 | $24,279 |
| 805 | Northwest College Powell, WY | $37,462 | $39,044 | #767 | $19,235 |
| 806 | Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA | $37,452 | $34,103 | #902 | $20,005 |
Other Majors at Spoon River College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,041 | — | #877 of 962 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $61,917 | — | #6 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spoon River College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,480 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spoon River 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, Spoon River College ranks #803 by median pay four years after graduation, and #841 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Spoon River College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% 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.