Associate+27% vs national median137 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Penn State World Campus
Ranked 10th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$58,227
middle 50%: $41,807 – $86,016
Median · 5 years out
$59,422
middle 50%: $46,845 – $85,242
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
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
This degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities starts with a $58k median salary. Five-year earnings reach $59k.
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
6.3 yrs
≈ $6,564 total interest
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$57,417 · 5 yrs out
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$57,417 · 5 yrs out
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$57,123 · 5 yrs out
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