Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Dawson Community College · Glendive, MT

CIP 24.01

$25,631Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,531Median earnings 4 years after
$41,857Median earnings 5 years after
$10,065Median federal debt
66Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Dawson Community College earn a median of $25,631 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 $10,065, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Montana State University
Bozeman
$33,040$12,000
Helena College University of Montana
Helena
$31,290$12,000
The University of Montana
Missoula
$30,794$17,449
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell
$30,079$10,833

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $25,631 one year after graduation and $41,857 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,065.

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