Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,285Median earnings 4 years after
$42,359Median earnings 5 years after
$5,500Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Reading Area Community College earn a median of $49,285. 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 $5,500, about 11% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $49,285 and $42,359 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,500.

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