Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 1 graduates a year
Chesapeake College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Chesapeake College 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 | — |
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| 55 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA | $43,702 | $39,795 | #71 | $15,637 |
| 56 | Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar, IA | $43,610 | $45,872 | #35 | $29,491 |
| 57 | Paris Junior College Paris, TX | $43,280 | $44,003 | #47 | $24,922 |
| 58 | Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD | $42,821 | $37,580 | #79 | $29,611 |
| 59 | Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | $42,746 | $38,924 | #74 | $31,228 |
| 60 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $42,484 | $45,176 | #39 | $31,439 |
| 61 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SC | $42,477 | $47,100 | #32 | $24,084 |
Other Majors at Chesapeake College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,585 | $72,090 | #32 of 59 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,175 | $55,483 | #96 of 290 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chesapeake College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,611 one year after graduating and $42,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chesapeake College 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, Chesapeake College ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Chesapeake College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,906).
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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.