Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Los Angeles Southwest College · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 24.01

$32,770Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,415Median earnings 4 years after
$38,483Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
319Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Los Angeles Southwest College earn a median of $32,770 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

CollegeEarnings (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—
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—
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa
$24,128—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Los Angeles Southwest College make?

The median salary is $32,770 one year after graduation and $38,483 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.