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Associate-2% vs national median2,115 grads tracked

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

Ranked 200th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,995
middle 50%: $26,181 – $53,289
Median · 5 years out
$46,055
middle 50%: $32,046 – $65,315
Median · 10 years out
$50,311
middle 50%: $36,033 – $73,388

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

Northwestern State University associate degree holders in liberal arts earn a median of $37k. Salaries reach $46k by year five.

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
9.1 yrs
≈ $10,391 total interest

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