Liberal Arts & Humanities at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Northwestern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #59 of 61 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #208 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1387 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,538 |
| 2 years | $66,915 |
| 3 years | $69,645 |
| 4 years | $79,731 |
| 5 years | $93,468 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $79,731, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Northwestern University stands at $19,312.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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