Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MN

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,168Median earnings 4 years after
$49,563Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
111Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $37,356. 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 $15,500, about 41% 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

CollegeEarnings (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
South Central College
North Mankato
$32,719$11,000
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

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $37,356 and $49,563 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

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