Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Indiana University-South Bend 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 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-South Bend 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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| 321 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $48,963 | $42,971 | #435 | $38,478 |
| 322 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $48,909 | $51,977 | #268 | $29,716 |
| 323 | Minot State University Minot, ND | $48,885 | $50,646 | #305 | $44,614 |
| 324 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $48,815 | $52,370 | #257 | $33,716 |
| 325 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $48,798 | $53,307 | #234 | $37,158 |
| 326 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $48,699 | $50,413 | #313 | $37,981 |
| 327 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $48,428 | $51,545 | #278 | $29,605 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-South Bend by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,574 | $53,743 | #173 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,541 | $67,253 | #549 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,862 | — | #111 of 253 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,275 | $48,238 | #146 of 271 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,436 | $55,314 | #68 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,512 | $38,242 | #468 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,778 | $35,462 | #443 of 660 |
| Social Work | $48,344 | $37,812 | #316 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,977 | $43,058 | #254 of 345 |
| Psychology | $46,521 | $32,143 | #726 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,755 | $43,128 | #455 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,703 | $38,094 | #569 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,663 | $23,308 | #286 of 423 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,711 | $30,190 | #153 of 158 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $32,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-South Bend liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,716 one year after graduating and $48,815 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-South Bend 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-South Bend ranks #324 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Indiana University-South Bend worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,444.
← All data for Indiana University-South Bend · 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.