Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · South Central College · North Mankato, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Central College earn a median of $32,719 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 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Winona State University Winona | $46,673 | $12,000 |
| Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights | $41,906 | $11,802 |
| Riverland Community College Austin | $38,856 | $12,200 |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $38,376 | $13,000 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud | $37,802 | $12,000 |
| North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park | $37,317 | $13,000 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls | $35,158 | $12,250 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $34,094 | $12,000 |
| Normandale Community College Bloomington | $33,809 | $12,000 |
| Lake Superior College Duluth | $33,525 | $10,500 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids | $32,056 | $11,724 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls | $31,817 | $12,000 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet | $30,455 | $11,000 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls | $29,308 | $11,000 |
| Ridgewater College Willmar | $29,262 | $10,960 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from South Central College make?
The median salary is $32,719 one year after graduation and $43,664 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.