Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Dalton State College · Dalton, GA

CIP 24.01

$23,664Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,369Median earnings 4 years after
$41,624Median earnings 5 years after
$9,000Median federal debt
102Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Dalton State College earn a median of $23,664 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 $9,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Atlanta
$29,070$13,476
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$29,070$13,476
Albany State University
Albany
$28,576$17,976
Georgia Highlands College
Rome
$28,403$10,000
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton
$28,064$12,000
South Georgia State College
Douglas
$25,002$11,000
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro
$24,900$11,000
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$24,817$11,000
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta
$23,863$10,942
Gordon State College
Barnesville
$22,725$15,740
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
$19,929$7,127
Clayton State University
Morrow
$17,188$20,500
Emory University-Oxford College
Oxford
$7,808$11,170
Emory University
Atlanta
$7,808$11,170

Highest-paying Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs nationwide →

Other programs at Dalton State College

Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Dalton State College make?

The median salary is $23,664 one year after graduation and $41,624 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.