Liberal Arts General Studies at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, consider the program at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,030 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
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Online Class Availability at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Many students take online classes at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College. Of 6,121 students, 2,178 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,458 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Use these rankings to compare City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 215 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #27 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 213 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #394 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Students who complete City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,255 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $35,299 |
| 4 years | $37,530 |
| 5 years | $43,880 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College report median earnings of $37,530, compared with $37,530 for all City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College comes in at $12,925.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College are 68% women (700) and 32% men (330).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Among the 663 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, 67% were women (447) and 33% were men (216).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 346 |
| Black / African American | 176 |
| Asian | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 937 |
| General Studies | 93 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.