Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Southern State Community College · Hillsboro, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern State Community College earn a median of $29,137 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). Median debt is $9,000, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Technical College Marion | $51,927 | $7,733 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville | $43,602 | $17,000 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $36,942 | $19,000 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $36,942 | $19,000 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $36,942 | $19,000 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $36,942 | $19,000 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $36,942 | $19,000 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $36,942 | $19,000 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati | $36,647 | $11,000 |
| Kent State University at Geauga Burton | $34,969 | $18,977 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $34,969 | $18,977 |
| Kent State University at Salem Salem | $34,969 | $18,977 |
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia | $34,969 | $18,977 |
| Kent State University at Trumbull Warren | $34,969 | $18,977 |
| Kent State University at Stark North Canton | $34,969 | $18,977 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Southern State Community College make?
The median salary is $29,137 one year after graduation and $35,957 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.