Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
SUNY Old Westbury graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Old Westbury 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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| 264 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $51,469 | $45,174 | #405 | $22,201 |
| 265 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $51,436 | $54,233 | #211 | $30,916 |
| 266 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $51,406 | $45,268 | #404 | — |
| 267 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $51,363 | $48,887 | #342 | $27,165 |
| 268 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $51,349 | $55,088 | #189 | $33,295 |
| 269 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $51,307 | $46,686 | #384 | $49,010 |
| 270 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $51,292 | $52,149 | #262 | $28,328 |
Other Majors at SUNY Old Westbury by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $94,236 | $63,463 | #153 of 459 |
| Information Science/Studies | $78,347 | $56,333 | #90 of 148 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $71,441 | $46,941 | #312 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,351 | $52,090 | #476 of 796 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $62,389 | $38,978 | #13 of 177 |
| Biology | $60,351 | $33,228 | #323 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,309 | $43,204 | #818 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $57,360 | $33,561 | #58 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | $56,609 | $40,537 | #16 of 35 |
| English Language and Literature | $53,652 | $27,142 | #160 of 576 |
| Psychology | $53,013 | $31,000 | #352 of 1027 |
| Criminology | $52,598 | $38,764 | #78 of 113 |
| History | $49,972 | $33,901 | #253 of 459 |
| Sociology | $49,308 | $37,826 | #307 of 462 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $48,624 | — | #25 of 27 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,095 | $29,256 | #524 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,203 | — | #314 of 423 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $34,666 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Old Westbury liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,165 one year after graduating and $51,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Old Westbury 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, SUNY Old Westbury ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #342 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at SUNY Old Westbury worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,250.
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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.