Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Anderson University
Anderson, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Anderson University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Anderson University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 423 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $42,127 | $44,839 | #413 | $25,459 |
| 424 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $42,049 | $38,262 | #463 | $27,303 |
| 425 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $42,020 | $45,093 | #407 | $35,414 |
| 426 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $41,966 | $45,022 | #409 | $35,722 |
| 427 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,900 | $44,714 | #414 | $24,851 |
| 428 | Adams State University Alamosa, CO | $41,809 | $39,100 | #460 | $39,546 |
| 429 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,797 | $47,327 | #375 | $34,304 |
Other Majors at Anderson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,507 | $64,084 | #670 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,525 | — | #365 of 796 |
| Marketing | $68,644 | $39,577 | #213 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,736 | $34,294 | #938 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,748 | — | #211 of 420 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,172 | — | #234 of 253 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,717 | $46,637 | #179 of 345 |
| Psychology | $48,181 | $27,482 | #640 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,968 | $44,851 | #340 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,029 | $36,742 | #516 of 610 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $43,159 | $27,285 | #30 of 43 |
| Dance | $41,772 | $20,329 | #27 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Anderson University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,722 one year after graduating and $41,966 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Anderson University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Anderson University ranks #426 by median pay four years after graduation, and #409 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Anderson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,094.
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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.
