Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona · Altoona, PA

CIP 24.01

$40,658Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,654Median earnings 4 years after

$45,363Median earnings 5 years after

$16,500Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona earn a median of $40,658 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 $16,500, about 41% 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 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
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington	$40,658	$16,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona make?

The median salary is $40,658 one year after graduation and $45,363 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

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