Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 97 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 50% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How American Public University System 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 |
| 11 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $84,166 | $85,598 | #11 | $62,470 |
| 12 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $80,775 | $72,723 | #24 | — |
| 13 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $79,734 | $94,330 | #6 | $62,059 |
| 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 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $52,108 | $63,895 | $9,500 |
| Master's Degree | $50,920 | — | $44,003 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,059 one year after graduating and $79,734 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System 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, American Public University System ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 50% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072).
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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.