Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Hartnell College · Salinas, CA
$22,681Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,625Median earnings 4 years after
$47,535Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
341Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Hartnell College earn a median of $22,681 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $41,545 | $10,500 |
| Santiago Canyon College Orange | $37,149 | — |
| Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill | $35,813 | — |
| Los Medanos College Pittsburg | $35,283 | — |
| Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles | $32,770 | — |
| San Joaquin Delta College Stockton | $32,492 | — |
| College of the Desert Palm Desert | $30,417 | — |
| Santa Ana College Santa Ana | $30,117 | $6,065 |
| East Los Angeles College Monterey Park | $29,831 | — |
| College of the Canyons Santa Clarita | $29,397 | $8,000 |
| Contra Costa College San Pablo | $28,983 | — |
| Modesto Junior College Modesto | $28,387 | — |
| Riverside City College Riverside | $27,524 | $8,000 |
| West Valley College Saratoga | $26,161 | — |
| San Diego City College San Diego | $25,639 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Hartnell College make?
The median salary is $22,681 one year after graduation and $47,535 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.