Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Erie Community College · Buffalo, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Erie Community College earn a median of $23,608 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 $8,174, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Maria College of Albany Albany | $60,857 | — |
| Excelsior University Albany | $50,464 | $5,220 |
| Touro University New York | $30,786 | $10,500 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla | $30,417 | — |
| Hudson Valley Community College Troy | $28,464 | $8,750 |
| Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson | $28,342 | $11,000 |
| Sullivan County Community College Loch Sheldrake | $27,874 | $9,316 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn | $27,831 | $8,096 |
| Nassau Community College Garden City | $27,510 | $9,819 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred | $27,450 | $15,250 |
| Suffolk County Community College Selden | $26,874 | $8,000 |
| SUNY Corning Community College Corning | $26,679 | $11,000 |
| SUNY Morrisville Morrisville | $26,602 | $14,271 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx | $26,251 | $6,562 |
| Clinton Community College Plattsburgh | $25,319 | $10,053 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Erie Community College make?
The median salary is $23,608 one year after graduation and $35,615 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,174.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.