Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Saginaw Valley State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saginaw Valley 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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| 164 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $55,625 | $59,206 | #99 | $50,614 |
| 165 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $55,569 | $54,596 | #202 | $42,976 |
| 166 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,562 | $56,490 | #158 | $36,588 |
| 167 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $55,558 | $58,579 | #119 | $40,740 |
| 168 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $55,509 | $55,176 | #186 | $35,998 |
| 169 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $55,507 | $63,005 | #60 | $50,903 |
| 170 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $55,403 | $50,959 | #298 | $40,061 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saginaw Valley State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,740 one year after graduating and $55,558 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saginaw Valley 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, Saginaw Valley State University ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #119 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Saginaw Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,313.
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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.