Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · McDowell Technical Community College · Marion, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,366Median earnings 4 years after
$30,987Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
103Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at McDowell Technical Community College earn a median of $42,366. 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 | — |
Highest-paying Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs nationwide →
Other programs at McDowell Technical Community College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$62,167 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$51,299
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from McDowell Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $42,366 and $30,987 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.