Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificate · College of Southern Maryland · La Plata, MD

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,845Median earnings 4 years after
$49,873Median earnings 5 years after
$8,262Median federal debt
423Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at College of Southern Maryland earn a median of $50,845. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $44,906 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,208–$64,121). Median debt is $8,262, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate certificate) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills
$29,611—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from College of Southern Maryland make?

The median salary is $50,845 and $49,873 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,262.

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