Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Miami University-Hamilton
Hamilton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Miami University-Hamilton graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Miami University-Hamilton 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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| 248 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $52,108 | $49,596 | #327 | $30,318 |
| 249 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $52,078 | $51,166 | #293 | $40,273 |
| 250 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $52,020 | $55,808 | #170 | $35,775 |
| 251 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $51,919 | $55,405 | #178 | $40,556 |
| 252 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $51,919 | $55,405 | #179 | $40,556 |
| 253 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $51,919 | $55,405 | #180 | $40,556 |
| 254 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $51,897 | $55,645 | #172 | $36,845 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Miami University-Hamilton
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $34,431 | $45,250 | $16,675 |
Other Majors at Miami University-Hamilton by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $94,001 | $66,030 | #156 of 459 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $89,862 | $69,483 | #3 of 34 |
| Marketing | $86,919 | $59,043 | #38 of 516 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $82,411 | $50,938 | #4 of 158 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $79,710 | $50,700 | #12 of 178 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,451 | $71,404 | #829 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $72,484 | $34,923 | #9 of 48 |
| Biology | $72,037 | $38,122 | #70 of 841 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $67,193 | $47,731 | #26 of 67 |
| Sustainability Studies | $59,660 | $37,223 | #9 of 17 |
| Psychology | $58,255 | $36,190 | #131 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,868 | $36,612 | #215 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,919 | $34,959 | #272 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,632 | $34,708 | #239 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,269 | $27,356 | #372 of 576 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $43,918 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Miami University-Hamilton liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,556 one year after graduating and $51,919 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Miami University-Hamilton 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, Miami University-Hamilton ranks #251 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Miami University-Hamilton worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,489.
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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.