Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 24.01

$39,317Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,029Median earnings 4 years after
$53,300Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
121Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $39,317 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 $20,500, about 52% 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-St Louis
Saint Louis
$38,332$27,000
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$36,845$21,023
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
$36,783$21,604
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 University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $39,317 one year after graduation and $53,300 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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