Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Buena Vista University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Buena Vista 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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| 54 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $64,098 | $58,956 | #114 | $35,398 |
| 55 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $64,011 | $56,181 | #163 | $49,779 |
| 56 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $63,845 | $60,767 | #80 | $36,318 |
| 57 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $63,832 | $67,143 | #35 | — |
| 58 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $63,534 | $66,989 | #36 | $36,157 |
| 59 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $63,342 | $64,419 | #51 | — |
| 60 | The New School New York, NY | $62,976 | $59,940 | #87 | $27,701 |
Other Majors at Buena Vista University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,950 | $52,226 | #409 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,454 | $53,280 | #648 of 796 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,540 | $49,099 | #41 of 67 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,440 | $47,385 | #850 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $56,329 | — | #175 of 187 |
| Marketing | $55,330 | $42,972 | #456 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,736 | $37,641 | #370 of 660 |
| Education | $50,997 | — | #30 of 71 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,281 | $38,356 | #432 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $48,810 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,048 | $44,551 | #252 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,573 | $42,834 | #464 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,185 | $37,138 | #184 of 207 |
| Psychology | $44,755 | $35,559 | #812 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,682 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Buena Vista University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,832 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Buena Vista 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, Buena Vista University ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Buena Vista University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072).
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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.