Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA

CIP 24.01

$50,299Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $50,299 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,716 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,452–$93,350).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Villanova University
Villanova
$78,929$33,244
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
$68,293—
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown
$50,299—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $50,299 one year after graduation.

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