Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI

CIP 24.01

$27,952Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$45,020Median earnings 4 years after

$41,471Median earnings 5 years after

$7,900Median federal debt

970Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Community College of Rhode Island earn a median of $27,952 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 $7,900, about 28% 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 Community College of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $27,952 one year after graduation and $41,471 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,900.

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