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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Colorado University

Ranked 248th of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,110
middle 50%: $25,504 – $46,728
Median · 5 years out
$44,012
middle 50%: $36,732 – $52,636
Median · 10 years out
$49,582
middle 50%: $37,744 – $62,181

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

Graduates of Western Colorado University's bachelor's program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $36,110 one year after graduating, rising to $49,582 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 20% below the national median of $54,747 for this field, ranking 248th of 266 reporting programs.

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
9.4 yrs
≈ $10,867 total interest

Same major at other universities

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$44,709 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$44,621 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$44,263 · 5 yrs out
Columbia College
$44,249 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Machias
$44,186 · 5 yrs out
Concord University
$44,078 · 5 yrs out
Langston University
$43,858 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Potomac State College
$43,616 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$43,384 · 5 yrs out
Rogers State University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Francis Marion University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Lander University
$42,969 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Western Colorado University

Computer Programming (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$73,271 · 5 yrs out
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$62,595 · 5 yrs out
Economics (Bachelor's)
$61,737 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$60,618 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$58,808 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$56,833 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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