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Associate0% vs national median41 grads tracked

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

Ranked 164th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,233
middle 50%: $24,086 – $43,722
Median · 5 years out
$47,119
middle 50%: $31,275 – $66,665
Median · 10 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $34,107 – $128,416

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) - Scranton's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $35,233 one year after graduating, rising to $59,848 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 164th 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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Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,318 total interest

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$47,301 · 5 yrs out
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$47,288 · 5 yrs out
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$47,259 · 5 yrs out
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$47,258 · 5 yrs out
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
$47,129 · 5 yrs out
McNeese State University
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Shawnee State University
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Vernon College
$47,078 · 5 yrs out
Linn-Benton Community College
$47,065 · 5 yrs out
Mt. Hood Community College
$47,037 · 5 yrs out
Panola College
$47,035 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
$46,982 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Scranton

Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$87,005 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,005 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$74,690 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$74,005 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$59,105 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$53,767 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$51,862 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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