Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
West Liberty University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Liberty 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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| 298 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $50,110 | $51,874 | #271 | $37,898 |
| 299 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI | $50,109 | $52,141 | #263 | — |
| 300 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $50,090 | $53,754 | #224 | — |
| 301 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $50,061 | $59,225 | #97 | $37,379 |
| 302 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $50,015 | $45,543 | #398 | $34,877 |
| 303 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $49,981 | $53,637 | #227 | $36,809 |
| 304 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $49,960 | $53,176 | #237 | $34,418 |
Other Majors at West Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 | $71,848 | #643 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 | $53,420 | #66 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,691 | $29,559 | #462 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,707 | $24,139 | #294 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 | $34,713 | #1072 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 | — | #209 of 215 |
| Social Work | $46,799 | — | #346 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,353 | — | #605 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 | $42,005 | #506 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | $43,532 | — | #75 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Liberty University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,379 one year after graduating and $50,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Liberty 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, West Liberty University ranks #301 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at West Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,042.
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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.