Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Howard Community College · Columbia, MD
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Howard Community College earn a median of $22,042 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 $9,500, about 43% 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
| College | Earnings (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 |
| College of Southern Maryland La Plata | $29,862 | $11,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 Howard Community College make?
The median salary is $22,042 one year after graduation and $51,376 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.