Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Highland Community College · Highland, KS

CIP 24.01

$22,909Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,640Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$8,875Median federal debt
98Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Highland Community College earn a median of $22,909 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 $8,875, about 39% 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 Highland Community College make?

The median salary is $22,909 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,875.

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