Associate-16% vs national median377 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Carolina - Union
Ranked 461st of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$27,090
middle 50%: $19,566 – $41,264
Median · 5 years out
$39,576
middle 50%: $28,572 – $51,265
Median · 10 years out
$47,650
middle 50%: $34,879 – $63,732
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences alumni earn $27,090 in their first year. Median earnings reach $40k by year five and $48k by year ten.
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
11 yrs
≈ $13,487 total interest
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