Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Concord University
Athens, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Concord University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concord 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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| 447 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $39,893 | $41,415 | #450 | — |
| 448 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $39,871 | $48,376 | #358 | $37,174 |
| 449 | Florida College Temple Terrace, FL | $39,764 | $42,324 | #441 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Concord University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $52,670 | $26,390 | #606 of 841 |
| Social Work | $46,324 | $35,930 | #356 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,815 | $33,348 | #1146 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,168 | $42,081 | #522 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,259 | $20,993 | #939 of 1027 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $34,925 | — | #42 of 42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concord University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,499 one year after graduating and $39,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concord 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, Concord University ranks #450 by median pay four years after graduation, and #380 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Concord University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,869.
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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.