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Associate-8% vs national median75 grads tracked

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

Ranked 332nd of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,639
middle 50%: $25,031 – $43,722
Median · 5 years out
$43,240
middle 50%: $31,611 – $57,042
Median · 10 years out
$49,855
middle 50%: $33,666 – $74,643

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) - York's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $32,639 one year after graduating, rising to $49,855 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 332nd 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
≈ $11,582 total interest

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Other majors at Pennsylvania State University (The) - York

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,918 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$88,921 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$80,540 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$73,728 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$73,728 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$62,212 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Associate)
$61,992 · 5 yrs out

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