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Bachelor's-13% vs national median1,673 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southeast Missouri State University

Ranked 206th of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,246
middle 50%: $25,646 – $47,938
Median · 5 years out
$47,624
middle 50%: $34,660 – $63,688
Median · 10 years out
$54,772
middle 50%: $40,941 – $75,548

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates earn a median of $35k during their first year. Median earnings reach $55k by year 10.

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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,341 total interest

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