Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Lackawanna College · Scranton, PA

CIP 24.01

$13,920Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$33,861Median earnings 4 years after

$34,989Median earnings 5 years after

$15,250Median federal debt

58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lackawanna College earn a median of $13,920 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 $15,250, about 110% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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 Lackawanna College

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$65,584
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$63,377
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$49,642
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$37,845
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$34,308
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$33,803
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$32,815
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchUndergraduate certificate$31,301
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$26,499
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$22,394
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$33,621
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$38,036
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$22,175
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$35,182

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $13,920 one year after graduation and $34,989 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,250.

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