Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI · Associate's Degree · about 158 graduates a year
Lake Michigan College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Michigan College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 231 | Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | $46,864 | $42,643 | #573 | — |
| 232 | Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC | $46,852 | $50,279 | #128 | $36,276 |
| 233 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $46,830 | $48,119 | #233 | $31,002 |
| 234 | Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI | $46,795 | $49,340 | #164 | $21,526 |
| 235 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL | $46,791 | $49,803 | #146 | $25,597 |
| 236 | North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND | $46,788 | $48,474 | #203 | $31,521 |
| 237 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $46,775 | $49,739 | #150 | $26,784 |
Other Majors at Lake Michigan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $71,432 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,955 | $57,596 | #212 of 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Michigan College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,526 one year after graduating and $46,795 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Michigan College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Lake Michigan College ranks #234 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lake Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,500.
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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.