Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Barton County Community College · Great Bend, KS
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Barton County Community College earn a median of $25,863 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 $8,750, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Kansas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Topeka | $39,468 | $16,750 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City | $35,955 | $7,750 |
| Wichita State University Wichita | $30,331 | $18,138 |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park | $29,855 | $7,000 |
| Butler Community College El Dorado | $29,761 | $9,750 |
| Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville | $28,357 | $6,701 |
| Neosho County Community College Chanute | $27,437 | $8,400 |
| Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott | $27,303 | $7,100 |
| Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson | $26,151 | $7,981 |
| Garden City Community College Garden City | $26,110 | $8,068 |
| Cowley County Community College Arkansas City | $25,966 | $8,000 |
| Allen County Community College Iola | $25,323 | $6,500 |
| Independence Community College Independence | $23,620 | $6,500 |
| Colby Community College Colby | $23,240 | $8,200 |
| Highland Community College Highland | $22,909 | $8,875 |
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$65,996 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$63,019
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Barton County Community College make?
The median salary is $25,863 one year after graduation and $43,503 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.