Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN

CIP 24.01

$32,474Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,738Median earnings 4 years after
$41,482Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
100Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at East Tennessee State University earn a median of $32,474 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $21,500, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lee University
Cleveland
$45,678$16,668
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$45,074$23,044
Union University
Jackson
$41,320—
Belmont University
Nashville
$41,245$19,330
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$37,716$29,297
University of Memphis
Memphis
$37,158$29,025
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$35,745$19,000
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$33,678$18,000
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$23,264$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $32,474 one year after graduation and $41,482 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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