Bachelor's-13% vs national median1,189 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Carolina Upstate
Ranked 209th of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,826
middle 50%: $26,244 – $47,089
Median · 5 years out
$47,553
middle 50%: $35,501 – $62,287
Median · 10 years out
$55,066
middle 50%: $40,152 – $77,146
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates earn a median of $35k in their first year. By year 10, earnings reach $55k.
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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,409 total interest
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$47,740 · 5 yrs out
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$47,682 · 5 yrs out
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$47,635 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Missouri State University
$47,624 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia's College at Wise (The)
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$47,444 · 5 yrs out
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$47,364 · 5 yrs out
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$47,236 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$47,230 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Hazleton
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
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