Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

CIP 24.01

$23,620Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,048Median earnings 4 years after
$31,582Median earnings 5 years after
$6,500Median federal debt
62Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Independence Community College earn a median of $23,620 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 $6,500, about 28% 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
Colby Community College
Colby
$23,240$8,200
Highland Community College
Highland
$22,909$8,875

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $23,620 one year after graduation and $31,582 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,500.

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