Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Southeast New Mexico College · Carlsbad, NM
$30,774Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,240Median earnings 4 years after
$61,577Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southeast New Mexico College earn a median of $30,774 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).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other New Mexico schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque | $31,097 | $5,130 |
| 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 State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| New Mexico State University-Grants Grants | $27,868 | $9,000 |
| New Mexico Junior College Hobbs | $27,179 | — |
| University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus Los Alamos | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas | $22,417 | $10,169 |
| University of New Mexico-Taos Campus Ranchos de Taos | $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 Southeast New Mexico College make?
The median salary is $30,774 one year after graduation and $61,577 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.