Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Appalachian State University earn a median of $21,143 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $19,000, about 90% of first-year earnings.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Abbey College Belmont | $46,654 | $28,500 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $41,661 | $19,028 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $37,709 | $13,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte | $37,266 | $27,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $36,809 | $23,544 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $35,414 | $25,449 |
| Johnson C Smith University Charlotte | $33,847 | $30,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $31,245 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $30,397 | $26,449 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $28,522 | $27,500 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $22,144 | $18,000 |
| Livingstone College Salisbury | $21,640 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Appalachian State University make?
The median salary is $21,143 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.