Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Pennsylvania Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 34 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 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $119,127 | $121,117 | #1 | $94,745 |
| 2 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $108,918 | $99,108 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $100,955 | $106,445 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $92,158 | $81,155 | #7 | $68,115 |
| 5 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $89,107 | $84,811 | #4 | $74,387 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $80,419 | $81,787 | #6 | $78,929 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $76,590 | $83,666 | #5 | $55,570 |
| 8 | Adams State University Alamosa, CO | $74,831 | $69,982 | #14 | — |
| 9 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $74,702 | $73,394 | #10 | $62,334 |
| 10 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $73,558 | $66,933 | #19 | — |
| 11 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,960 | $74,201 | #9 | $68,293 |
| 12 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $72,860 | $69,348 | #15 | $59,752 |
| 13 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $70,651 | $62,004 | #30 | $45,147 |
| 14 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $70,018 | $78,614 | #8 | $64,717 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,293 one year after graduating and $72,960 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 34 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($65,716).
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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.