Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Fort Hays State University · Hays, KS

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$46,249Median earnings 5 years after
$22,969Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Fort Hays State University earn a median of $46,249. 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 $22,969, about 50% 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

CollegeEarnings (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
Barton County Community College
Great Bend
$25,863$8,750
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Fort Hays State University make?

The median salary is $46,249 and $46,249 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,969.

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