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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University (The) - DuBois

Ranked 212th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,492
middle 50%: $21,452 – $41,501
Median · 5 years out
$45,751
middle 50%: $34,840 – $60,442
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 Pennsylvania State University (The) - DuBois's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $32,492 one year after graduating, rising to $45,751 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 212th 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
9.8 yrs
≈ $11,311 total interest

Same major at other universities

CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$45,888 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$45,881 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$45,848 · 5 yrs out
Heartland Community College
$45,834 · 5 yrs out
Frank Phillips College
$45,813 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Lakeland Community College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$45,727 · 5 yrs out
Hostos Community College of the City University of New York
$45,723 · 5 yrs out
Blue Mountain Community College
$45,703 · 5 yrs out
Clackamas Community College
$45,660 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 13
$45,571 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - DuBois

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,134 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$56,473 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$56,473 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$53,407 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$52,689 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$48,791 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$48,791 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$47,521 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$47,521 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$45,751 · 5 yrs out

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