Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Lake Superior State University · Sault Ste Marie, MI

CIP 24.01

$33,753Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,997Median earnings 4 years after
$46,524Median earnings 5 years after
$16,523Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lake Superior State University earn a median of $33,753 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 $16,523, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
$37,347$9,224
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
$33,777$9,000
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo
$33,055$9,000
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek
$32,616$13,250
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit
$30,703$11,157
Monroe County Community College
Monroe
$30,539$11,041
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron
$30,002$7,133
Mott Community College
Flint
$29,958$12,752
Macomb Community College
Warren
$29,791$6,000
Schoolcraft Community College District
Livonia
$29,158$10,062
Delta College
University Center
$28,721$8,750
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City
$28,706$9,500
Montcalm Community College
Sidney
$28,150$11,177
Glen Oaks Community College
Centreville
$27,987—
Lansing Community College
Lansing
$27,926$10,350

Highest-paying Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs nationwide →

Other programs at Lake Superior State University

Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Lake Superior State University make?

The median salary is $33,753 one year after graduation and $46,524 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,523.

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