Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Emporia State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emporia State 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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| 281 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,753 | $51,601 | #276 | $43,524 |
| 282 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $50,744 | $49,856 | #321 | $31,745 |
| 283 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $50,735 | $53,494 | #231 | $47,121 |
| 284 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $50,717 | $52,652 | #253 | $38,423 |
| 285 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $50,703 | $49,815 | #323 | $42,107 |
| 286 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $50,600 | $44,559 | #416 | $31,613 |
| 287 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $50,536 | $51,396 | #282 | $35,205 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Emporia State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | — | $59,455 | — |
Other Majors at Emporia State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emporia State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,423 one year after graduating and $50,717 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emporia State 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, Emporia State University ranks #284 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Emporia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,844.
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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.