Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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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| 260 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,587 | $54,908 | #195 | $35,361 |
| 261 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,497 | $54,298 | #210 | $35,767 |
| 262 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $51,492 | $46,854 | #377 | $25,168 |
| 263 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $51,492 | $45,344 | #401 | $37,140 |
| 264 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $51,469 | $45,174 | #405 | $22,201 |
| 265 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $51,436 | $54,233 | #211 | $30,916 |
| 266 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $51,406 | $45,268 | #404 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,140 one year after graduating and $51,492 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #263 by median pay four years after graduation, and #401 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,625.
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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.