Bachelor's+10% vs national median5,198 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 52nd of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$46,774
middle 50%: $33,191 – $65,986
Median · 5 years out
$60,229
middle 50%: $44,333 – $81,594
Median · 10 years out
$67,926
middle 50%: $50,098 – $94,527
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University start with a median salary of $47k. Mid-career earnings reach $60k.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,578 total interest
Same major at other universities
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$60,953 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$60,828 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Institute of Technology
$60,647 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$60,432 · 5 yrs out
Indiana Wesleyan University - NGM Building
$60,342 · 5 yrs out
Shenandoah University
$60,243 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Abington
$60,130 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Illinois University
$60,040 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois at Springfield
$59,989 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$59,624 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out