Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO

CIP 24.01

$35,464Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,383Median earnings 4 years after
$48,292Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
139Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $35,464 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 $22,000, about 62% 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 Southern State University
Joplin
$36,783$21,604
Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis
$35,595$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 Southeast Missouri State University make?

The median salary is $35,464 one year after graduation and $48,292 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

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