Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Lincoln University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 82% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lincoln 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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| 437 | Union University Jackson, TN | $41,226 | $45,035 | #408 | $41,320 |
| 438 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $41,106 | $43,710 | #428 | $29,803 |
| 439 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $40,970 | $37,278 | #464 | $20,074 |
| 440 | Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | $40,887 | $43,839 | #424 | $21,282 |
| 441 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | $40,711 | $48,163 | #360 | $25,677 |
| 442 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $40,674 | $39,962 | #455 | — |
| 443 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $40,555 | $36,512 | #469 | $27,784 |
Other Majors at Lincoln University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,520 | $66,592 | #737 of 966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $52,071 | — | #146 of 148 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,315 | $32,331 | #541 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,276 | $39,331 | #1115 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $45,868 | — | #761 of 1027 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,788 | $35,426 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,835 | $33,262 | #668 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $35,467 | — |
| Social Work | — | $32,951 | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | $26,760 | — |
| Journalism | — | $26,356 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lincoln University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,282 one year after graduating and $40,887 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lincoln 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, Lincoln University ranks #440 by median pay four years after graduation, and #424 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lincoln University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,472.
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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.