Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 341 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $47,652 | $55,161 | #187 | $32,688 |
| 342 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $47,600 | $49,197 | #335 | $29,471 |
| 343 | Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR | $47,575 | $56,063 | #166 | $31,309 |
| 344 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $47,530 | $50,991 | #297 | $37,035 |
| 345 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $47,277 | $48,067 | #363 | $34,800 |
| 346 | The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $47,263 | $43,006 | #433 | $18,621 |
| 347 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $47,218 | $42,996 | #434 | — |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 | $41,295 | #197 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Public Health | $53,988 | $43,356 | #137 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 | — | #385 of 660 |
| Social Work | $51,575 | $38,652 | #215 of 420 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 | $36,053 | #348 of 349 |
| Psychology | $45,323 | $24,061 | #787 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,035 one year after graduating and $47,530 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest 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, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #344 by median pay four years after graduation, and #297 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,247.
← All data for Indiana University-Northwest · Methodology
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.