Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $26,504 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 $12,000, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $36,623 | $10,500 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College Florence | $36,311 | $11,675 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | $34,541 | $18,625 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $30,467 | $9,723 |
| Henderson Community College Henderson | $30,204 | $9,126 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $28,792 | $8,811 |
| Hopkinsville Community College Hopkinsville | $27,978 | $6,999 |
| Hazard Community and Technical College Hazard | $27,569 | $8,986 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville | $27,342 | $10,879 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $27,263 | $8,603 |
| Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland | $27,263 | $12,000 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah | $26,590 | $7,620 |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland | $26,182 | $7,618 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro | $26,002 | $6,925 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $25,073 | $19,979 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Eastern Kentucky University make?
The median salary is $26,504 one year after graduation and $37,319 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.