Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Mercyhurst University · Erie, PA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$37,195Median earnings 5 years after

$12,000Median federal debt

3Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mercyhurst University earn a median of $37,195. 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 $12,000, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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 Mercyhurst University

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$101,125
Intelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsMaster's degree$77,042
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$64,519
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$64,009
Intelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsBachelor's degree$52,211
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$49,887
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$49,251
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$47,215
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree$46,826
Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree$46,636
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$41,987
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree$38,557
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree$34,711
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree$34,675
MarketingBachelor's degree$33,783
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree$32,729
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$32,656
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$31,868
Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree$29,167
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsBachelor's degree$29,078

Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Mercyhurst University make?

The median salary is $37,195 and $37,195 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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