Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, MN · Associate's Degree · about 298 graduates a year
Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Lakes College-Brainerd 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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| 438 | Gaston College Dallas, NC | $43,537 | $46,721 | #295 | $26,838 |
| 439 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $43,491 | $46,291 | #321 | $29,069 |
| 440 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $43,482 | $46,402 | #310 | $28,760 |
| 441 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $43,480 | $41,533 | #635 | $26,133 |
| 442 | Sullivan County Community College Loch Sheldrake, NY | $43,457 | $41,362 | #644 | $27,874 |
| 443 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $43,457 | $47,472 | #256 | $25,797 |
| 444 | Central Community College Grand Island, NE | $43,441 | $44,898 | #403 | $26,198 |
Other Majors at Central Lakes College-Brainerd by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,488 | $68,032 | #592 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $60,937 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | $60,088 | — | #28 of 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,688 | — | #43 of 426 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $57,304 | $41,201 | #17 of 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,753 | $23,883 | #478 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Lakes College-Brainerd liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,133 one year after graduating and $43,480 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Lakes College-Brainerd 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, Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranks #441 by median pay four years after graduation, and #635 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Central Lakes College-Brainerd worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,425.
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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.