Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Harrisburg Area Community College · Harrisburg, PA

CIP 24.01

$30,455Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$43,159Median earnings 4 years after

$39,566Median earnings 5 years after

$15,500Median federal debt

179Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $30,455 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 $15,500, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas	$40,658	$16,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon	$40,658	$16,500

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Other programs at Harrisburg Area Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$73,041
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$62,227
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$55,875
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$52,497
Medical Illustration and InformaticsAssociate's degree$47,775
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$41,699
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherAssociate's degree$41,282
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$40,240
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsAssociate's degree$38,826
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$38,736
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$38,112
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$37,916
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$37,584
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$36,708
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersAssociate's degree$36,532
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsAssociate's degree$35,284
Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$33,674
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$32,660
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree$30,289
Social Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$27,600

Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College make?

The median salary is $30,455 one year after graduation and $39,566 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

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