Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Jefferson College · Hillsboro, MO

CIP 24.01

$24,813Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,983Median earnings 4 years after
$43,343Median earnings 5 years after
$7,000Median federal debt
356Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Jefferson College earn a median of $24,813 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 $7,000, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia College
Columbia
$47,598$17,447
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff
$28,645$8,171
Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains
$28,365$9,625
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City
$28,092$7,381
East Central College
Union
$28,037$7,820
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
$26,787$10,493
Crowder College
Neosho
$26,643$7,365
State Fair Community College
Sedalia
$26,386$9,000
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly
$26,306$9,494
St Charles Community College
Cottleville
$25,968$5,500
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton
$25,841$5,250
Mineral Area College
Park Hills
$25,462$6,624
North Central Missouri College
Trenton
$24,483$7,200

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Jefferson College make?

The median salary is $24,813 one year after graduation and $43,343 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,000.

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