Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Gaston College · Dallas, NC
$26,838Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,537Median earnings 4 years after
$38,243Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
419Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Gaston College earn a median of $26,838 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 North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph Community College Asheboro | $40,145 | — |
| Beaufort County Community College Washington | $38,009 | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $36,276 | $11,434 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive | $35,452 | $25,250 |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $34,109 | — |
| Lenoir Community College Kinston | $33,374 | — |
| Bladen Community College Dublin | $33,007 | — |
| Carteret Community College Morehead City | $31,113 | — |
| Rockingham Community College Wentworth | $30,865 | — |
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $30,373 | $10,500 |
| Cape Fear Community College Wilmington | $30,056 | $8,000 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville | $29,456 | $15,638 |
| Western Piedmont Community College Morganton | $29,365 | — |
| Craven Community College New Bern | $28,745 | — |
| Sampson Community College Clinton | $28,489 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Gaston College make?
The median salary is $26,838 one year after graduation and $38,243 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.