Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, IL

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,026Median earnings 4 years after
$52,005Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Illinois Springfield earn a median of $42,100. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $25,000, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from University of Illinois Springfield make?

The median salary is $42,100 and $52,005 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.