Liberal Arts & Humanities at Polk State College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Polk State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Polk State College is in Winter Haven, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Polk State College
Distance learning is available at Polk State College. Of 10,318 students, 4,120 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,985 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Polk State College
Rankings can help you compare Polk State College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #23 of 52 |
| Best Value | Florida | #27 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #524 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Polk State College
Students who complete Polk State College’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 | $23,837 |
| 2 years | $24,035 |
| 3 years | $29,385 |
| 4 years | $36,085 |
| 5 years | $42,129 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Polk State College take home a median $36,085, compared with $43,410 for all Polk State College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Polk State College comes in at $8,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Polk State College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.