Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Central New Mexico Community College · Albuquerque, NM
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $31,097 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 $5,130, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other New Mexico schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast New Mexico College Carlsbad | $30,774 | — |
| New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants Grants | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| New Mexico Junior College Hobbs | $27,179 | — |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Los Alamos | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales | $21,129 | $11,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus Roswell | $21,129 | $11,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Ruidoso | $21,129 | $11,000 |
| Clovis Community College Clovis | $18,362 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Central New Mexico Community College make?
The median salary is $31,097 one year after graduation and $36,972 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,130.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.