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Associate-1% vs national median60 grads tracked

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

Ranked 184th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,810
middle 50%: $18,523 – $34,002
Median · 5 years out
$46,593
middle 50%: $33,260 – $69,644
Median · 10 years out
$53,485
middle 50%: $34,388 – $69,154

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) - Shenango's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $24,810 one year after graduating, rising to $53,485 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 184th 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.

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
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,237 total interest

Same major at other universities

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$46,789 · 5 yrs out
Community College of Denver
$46,745 · 5 yrs out
Howard County Junior College District
$46,707 · 5 yrs out
McHenry County College
$46,696 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community College
$46,656 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$46,604 · 5 yrs out
Utah Tech University
$46,492 · 5 yrs out
Greenville Technical College
$46,460 · 5 yrs out
Kirkwood Community College
$46,446 · 5 yrs out
City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Dalton State College
$46,354 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$46,351 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$87,351 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$87,320 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$59,422 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$56,106 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$51,971 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$51,971 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$48,829 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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