Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Dalton State College · Dalton, GA
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
| College | Earnings (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 |
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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.