Liberal Arts Schools
In Galesburg, Illinois

In Galesburg, there are 2 liberal arts schools where liberal arts faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of liberal arts and liberal arts education in Galesburg, which includes liberal arts training at the following levels:

  • Associates degree in Liberal Arts
  • Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts

Statistics

Professional Trends

Galesburg Vs. Illinois Liberal Arts Employment

Galesburg 60
Illinois 2,620

Exactly 60 of the 2,620 liberal arts professionals employed in Illinois, work in Galesburg. Between 2006 and 2010, in Galesburg, there has been a 25% decline in the number of liberal arts professionals. Overall employment in Galesburg has increased.

Galesburg Vs. Illinois Liberal Arts employment growth

2,910 2,540 2,130 2,010 2,620
80 80 100 No data 60
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Galesburg

Liberal Arts VS. All professions salaries in Galesburg

$53,030 $55,310 $52,040 No data $35,950
$31,770 $32,780 $34,170 No data $35,540
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Liberal Arts in Galesburg
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Galesburg

As the number of liberal arts professionals in Galesburg has shrunk, salaries for liberal arts professionals have also decreased. In 2010 Galesburg liberal arts professionals earned an average yearly salary of $35,950. Liberal arts professionals in Galesburg made a yearly average salary of $53,030, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Galesburg.

Salary percentiles for Liberal arts professionals in Galesburg

10th percentile		 $20,330
25th percentile		 $25,840
50th percentile		 $34,500
75th percentile		 $45,060
90th percentile		 $53,390

Liberal arts professionals in Galesburg make a median yearly salary of $34,500. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $20,330 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $53,390 per year.

Average Salaries for Liberal arts professionals and related professions in Galesburg

English		 $22,400
Liberal Arts		 $35,950
Math		 $41,210
Music		 $48,080

Galesburg liberal arts professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Liberal Arts schools in Galesburg

2

There are 2 accredited liberal arts schools in the city. Many of Galesburg's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Liberal Arts Programs Offered In Galesburg

associate		 1
bachelor		 2
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

Galesburg's liberal arts schools offer 3 liberal arts degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Liberal Arts Degrees In Galesburg

associate		 57
bachelor		 15
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total72

In 2010 approximately 72 students completed liberal arts courses.

Liberal Arts Faculty Salaries in Galesburg, Illinois

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