Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 24.01

$38,065Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,859Median earnings 4 years after
$52,125Median earnings 5 years after
$18,765Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $38,065 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $18,765, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$47,121$27,125
Siena Heights University
Adrian
$44,746$15,625
Baker College
Owosso
$42,426$28,606
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$40,740$30,313
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$38,583$23,646
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$37,742$25,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$36,157$23,780
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$35,767$27,660
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids
$33,555$27,000
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$30,916$27,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$25,046$18,028

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $38,065 one year after graduation and $52,125 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,765.

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