Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Union College
Schenectady, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Union College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 42% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Union College 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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| 14 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $79,488 | $80,816 | #15 | — |
| 15 | Life University Marietta, GA | $78,151 | $80,902 | #14 | — |
| 16 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $76,675 | $81,824 | #13 | $40,431 |
| 17 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $75,345 | $71,713 | #25 | $45,516 |
| 18 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $74,122 | $65,056 | #43 | $35,768 |
| 19 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $74,122 | $65,056 | #44 | $35,768 |
| 20 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $73,242 | $64,497 | #50 | $36,362 |
Other Majors at Union College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $114,064 | — | #6 of 84 |
| Economics | $99,783 | $62,846 | #68 of 368 |
| Biology | $87,208 | — | #9 of 841 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $86,182 | $62,624 | #100 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,427 | $68,407 | #286 of 318 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,005 | $49,759 | #67 of 565 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $68,666 | $44,927 | #20 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $30,061 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Union College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,516 one year after graduating and $75,345 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Union College 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, Union College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Union College worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.