Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Excelsior University · Albany, NY

CIP 24.01

$50,464Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,016Median earnings 4 years after
$53,789Median earnings 5 years after
$5,220Median federal debt
144Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Excelsior University earn a median of $50,464 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 $5,220, about 10% 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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Maria College of Albany
Albany
$60,857—
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
Monroe Community College
Rochester
$25,252$9,399

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Excelsior University make?

The median salary is $50,464 one year after graduation and $53,789 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,220.

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