Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · Associate's Degree · about 497 graduates a year
Waubonsee Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Waubonsee 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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| 249 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $46,524 | $42,334 | #594 | — |
| 250 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $46,515 | $49,638 | #153 | $36,647 |
| 251 | Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $46,505 | $50,802 | #110 | — |
| 252 | Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL | $46,473 | $45,659 | #349 | $27,597 |
| 253 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $46,454 | $42,270 | #599 | $24,128 |
| 254 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $46,453 | $43,443 | #508 | $35,023 |
| 255 | Eastern University Saint Davids, PA | $46,441 | $47,231 | #267 | $28,442 |
Other Majors at Waubonsee Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,354 | $66,440 | #313 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,429 | — | #26 of 176 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,992 | $24,939 | #46 of 85 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,050 | — | #98 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Waubonsee Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,597 one year after graduating and $46,473 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Waubonsee 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, Waubonsee Community College ranks #252 by median pay four years after graduation, and #349 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Waubonsee Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
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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.