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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Indiana State University

Ranked 501st of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,557
middle 50%: $20,928 – $41,964
Median · 5 years out
$36,462
middle 50%: $25,107 – $47,510
Median · 10 years out
$40,175
middle 50%: $28,474 – $57,562

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Indiana State University earn a median of $29,557 in their first year. Salaries grow to $36,462 after five years and $40,175 after ten years.

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
12.2 yrs
≈ $14,329 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oregon Institute of Technology
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
$37,285 · 5 yrs out
Shawnee Community College
$36,928 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Augusta
$36,852 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University - West Plains
$36,851 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$36,560 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$36,151 · 5 yrs out
Belmont College
$35,757 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$35,745 · 5 yrs out
Kennebec Valley Community College
$35,207 · 5 yrs out
Williamsburg Technical College
$34,630 · 5 yrs out
Southern University at Shreveport - Bossier City
$34,325 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana State University

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Doctorate)
$117,477 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$115,366 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$110,315 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$108,739 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$107,762 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,544 · 5 yrs out
Physics (Bachelor's)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$86,224 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$85,293 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$84,375 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,500 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

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