Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Missouri Southern State University · Joplin, MO

CIP 24.01

$36,783Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,892Median earnings 4 years after
$40,509Median earnings 5 years after
$21,604Median federal debt
80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $36,783 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 $21,604, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
William Jewell College
Liberty
$50,663$25,000
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
$48,829$42,125
Columbia College
Columbia
$45,133$21,494
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
$39,992$17,291
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$39,317$20,500
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$38,332$27,000
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$36,845$21,023
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
$35,595$22,000
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau
$35,464$22,000
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$33,014$22,588
Lincoln University
Jefferson City
$21,282$33,472

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $36,783 one year after graduation and $40,509 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,604.

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