Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Blackburn College · Carlinville, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,959Median earnings 3 years after
$55,865Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Blackburn College earn a median of $40,959. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul University Chicago | $84,066 | $37,499 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $51,054 | $26,000 |
| Chicago State University Chicago | $45,762 | $37,279 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $44,614 | $23,313 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $42,976 | $12,500 |
| Governors State University University Park | $42,107 | $26,500 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $40,273 | $18,750 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $38,196 | $25,000 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $37,545 | $27,900 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $31,745 | $20,331 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $29,426 | $25,000 |
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$54,587 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Blackburn College make?
The median salary is $40,959 and $55,865 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.