Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH

CIP 24.01

$43,393Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,529Median earnings 4 years after
$49,273Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $43,393 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 $19,500, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Xavier University
Cincinnati
$47,064$23,250
Antioch University
Yellow Springs
$46,487$25,000
Kent State University at Geauga
Burton
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at Kent
Kent
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at Salem
Salem
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
New Philadelphia
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at Trumbull
Warren
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at Stark
North Canton
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at East Liverpool
East Liverpool
$41,205$27,000
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Ashtabula
$41,205$27,000
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$40,556$28,489
Miami University-Middletown
Middletown
$40,556$28,489
Miami University-Hamilton
Hamilton
$40,556$28,489
University of Mount Union
Alliance
$40,431$27,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$34,707$24,049

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $43,393 one year after graduation and $49,273 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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