Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Spring Arbor 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 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spring Arbor 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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| 280 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $50,805 | $59,869 | #88 | $33,780 |
| 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 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Spring Arbor University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $100,955 | — |
Other Majors at Spring Arbor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,869 | $77,680 | #276 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,338 | $57,710 | #569 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,928 | $51,204 | #675 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $49,642 | $39,071 | #287 of 420 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,809 | $37,401 | #74 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,270 | $42,172 | #270 of 345 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,021 | — | #173 of 423 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,461 | $41,324 | #162 of 177 |
| Psychology | $41,167 | $35,492 | #941 of 1027 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $36,814 | $19,557 | #24 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spring Arbor University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,121 one year after graduating and $50,735 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spring Arbor 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, Spring Arbor University ranks #283 by median pay four years after graduation, and #231 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Spring Arbor 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 $27,125.
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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.