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Associate-3% vs national median3,221 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Georgia Highlands College

Ranked 225th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,920
middle 50%: $21,524 – $39,885
Median · 5 years out
$45,406
middle 50%: $32,942 – $57,896
Median · 10 years out
$56,749
middle 50%: $42,025 – $71,340

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Georgia Highlands College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $28,920 one year after graduating, rising to $56,749 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 225th of 509 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.

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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
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,630 total interest

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$45,543 · 5 yrs out
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$45,504 · 5 yrs out
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$45,482 · 5 yrs out
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$45,482 · 5 yrs out
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$45,461 · 5 yrs out
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$45,451 · 5 yrs out
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$45,360 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Junior College
$45,322 · 5 yrs out
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
$45,320 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$45,309 · 5 yrs out
L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College
$45,300 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$45,260 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Georgia Highlands College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$88,322 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$75,876 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$73,256 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$65,319 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$52,563 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Associate)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$45,406 · 5 yrs out
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$38,226 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$51,929 · 1 yr out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$51,929 · 1 yr out

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