Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Southwest Mississippi Community College · Summit, MS
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$31,276Median earnings 4 years after
$30,985Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
287Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $31,276. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Mississippi schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Holmes Community College Goodman | $25,496 | $8,411 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian | $24,817 | — |
| Jones County Junior College Ellisville | $23,319 | — |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville | $21,819 | $6,815 |
| Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia | $21,515 | $5,952 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston | $21,260 | $8,250 |
| Hinds Community College Raymond | $20,965 | $8,103 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale | $20,069 | — |
| Pearl River Community College Poplarville | $19,354 | $7,964 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton | $19,091 | $6,500 |
| Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead | $18,965 | — |
| East Central Community College Decatur | $17,810 | $5,279 |
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$30,071 - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$18,376 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$29,575 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree
$35,117
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College make?
The median salary is $31,276 and $30,985 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.