Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN

CIP 24.01

$45,074Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,747Median earnings 4 years after
$51,748Median earnings 5 years after
$23,044Median federal debt
86Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,074 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 $23,044, about 51% 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
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
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$32,474$21,500
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 Middle Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $45,074 one year after graduation and $51,748 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,044.

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