Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Rio Salado College · Tempe, AZ
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rio Salado College earn a median of $34,090. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $12,250, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Arizona schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College Mesa | $46,084 | $9,000 |
| Yavapai College Prescott | $36,742 | $9,500 |
| Mohave Community College Kingman | $34,557 | $11,892 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler | $33,709 | $6,000 |
| Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale | $31,759 | $8,000 |
| Phoenix College Phoenix | $31,709 | $9,000 |
| Pima Community College Tucson | $31,002 | $6,856 |
| Central Arizona College Coolidge | $29,819 | $9,310 |
| Coconino Community College Flagstaff | $27,973 | $8,723 |
| Glendale Community College Glendale | $27,548 | $6,176 |
| Eastern Arizona College Thatcher | $26,145 | — |
| Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista | $20,248 | $9,702 |
| Northland Pioneer College Holbrook | $17,129 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Rio Salado College make?
The median salary is $34,090 and $55,835 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.