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Associate+26% vs national median1,077 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at St. Cloud State University

Ranked 12th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,401
middle 50%: $24,189 – $49,906
Median · 5 years out
$58,907
middle 50%: $40,200 – $77,001
Median · 10 years out
$74,515
middle 50%: $55,568 – $98,804

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 St. Cloud State University's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $34,401 one year after graduating, rising to $74,515 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 12th 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.

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
7.4 yrs
≈ $8,987 total interest

Same major at other universities

Eastern Connecticut State University
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
Albertus Magnus College
$62,669 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$60,720 · 5 yrs out
Penn State World Campus
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
North Lake College
$59,082 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$57,417 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Harrisburg
$57,417 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$57,123 · 5 yrs out
Brazosport College
$56,134 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$56,092 · 5 yrs out
Brookhaven College
$55,920 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at St. Cloud State University

Education (Doctorate)
$131,944 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$131,424 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$115,714 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,573 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,182 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,377 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$95,489 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,232 · 5 yrs out
Statistics (Bachelor's)
$93,589 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,526 · 5 yrs out

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