Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Lander University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 450 | Concord University Athens, WV | $39,566 | $46,809 | #380 | $32,499 |
| 451 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $39,535 | $43,838 | #425 | $29,506 |
| 452 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $39,455 | $47,871 | #370 | $31,811 |
| 453 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $39,428 | $43,720 | #427 | $25,204 |
| 454 | Langston University Langston, OK | $39,408 | $44,246 | #419 | $35,510 |
| 455 | Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK | $39,356 | $44,187 | #421 | — |
| 456 | Talladega College Talladega, AL | $39,266 | $44,570 | #415 | — |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,568 | — | #548 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,204 one year after graduating and $39,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander 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, Lander University ranks #453 by median pay four years after graduation, and #427 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lander University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,066.
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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.