Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Arapahoe Community College · Littleton, CO
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Arapahoe Community College earn a median of $38,592 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). Median debt is $13,750, 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 Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Aurora Aurora | $38,729 | $12,000 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $35,023 | $12,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs | $32,551 | $7,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction | $32,460 | $20,170 |
| Pueblo Community College Pueblo | $30,640 | $11,137 |
| Trinidad State College Trinidad | $30,532 | $7,300 |
| Aims Community College Greeley | $29,845 | $7,000 |
| Community College of Denver Denver | $29,078 | $11,250 |
| Red Rocks Community College Lakewood | $27,242 | $8,985 |
| Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs | $26,779 | $8,790 |
| Lamar Community College Lamar | $25,669 | $7,892 |
| Northeastern Junior College Sterling | $24,287 | $10,110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Arapahoe Community College make?
The median salary is $38,592 one year after graduation and $45,421 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.