Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 24.01

$21,143Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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.