Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · College of Southern Maryland · La Plata, MD

CIP 24.01

$29,862Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,271Median earnings 4 years after
$46,413Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
369Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at College of Southern Maryland earn a median of $29,862 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 $11,000, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
$41,120—
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$41,071$7,912
Prince George's Community College
Largo
$31,322$10,572
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury
$30,763$5,250
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore
$27,852$12,000
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland
$27,637$11,879
Harford Community College
Bel Air
$26,448$8,718
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold
$25,826$8,269
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown
$25,177$9,552
Carroll Community College
Westminster
$23,320$10,998
Frederick Community College
Frederick
$22,067$6,109
Howard Community College
Columbia
$22,042$9,500
Montgomery College
Rockville
$20,217$9,000
Garrett College
McHenry
$13,943$12,833

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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 $29,862 one year after graduation and $46,413 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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