Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 51 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 135% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 100 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 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $105,733 | $113,432 | #1 | $79,921 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $93,527 | $95,118 | #2 | $74,308 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $93,527 | $95,118 | #3 | $74,308 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $93,527 | $95,118 | #4 | $74,308 |
| 5 | Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA | $73,885 | $67,231 | #8 | — |
| 6 | Howard College Big Spring, TX | $68,723 | $69,871 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $64,345 | $69,030 | #6 | $33,236 |
| 8 | Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI | $64,309 | $67,806 | #7 | $51,663 |
| 9 | Berkeley City College Berkeley, CA | $62,672 | $57,027 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $59,907 | $60,908 | #11 | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,788 | $71,977 | #2 of 120 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $88,014 | — |
| Education | $67,460 | $49,761 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,921 one year after graduating and $105,733 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 100 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 135% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,906), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,845.
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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.