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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

Graduates of Penn State World Campus's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $58,227 one year after graduating, rising to $59,422 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 27% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 10th 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.

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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

Same major at other universities

Concordia University - Saint Paul
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
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
North Lake College
$59,082 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$58,907 · 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

Other majors at Penn State World Campus

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$168,439 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$148,888 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$140,367 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$137,771 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$116,405 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$115,921 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$105,760 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Master's)
$104,798 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$97,813 · 5 yrs out

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