Liberal Arts & Humanities at Western Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Western Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #34 of 59 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #47 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #73 of 213 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #112 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #470 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Western Illinois University
Graduates of Western Illinois University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,956 |
| 2 years | $34,666 |
| 3 years | $35,902 |
| 4 years | $42,666 |
| 5 years | $48,040 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Western Illinois University take home a median $42,666, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $28,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, 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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