Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Union University · Jackson, TN

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,750Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$30,708$16,595
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$29,280$10,500
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$28,980—
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$27,378—
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
$26,915$3,500
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
$26,757$6,625
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg
$26,735$6,372
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
$26,438$7,601
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
$26,355$6,000
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$25,797$10,243
Roane State Community College
Harriman
$25,289$8,000
Walters State Community College
Morristown
$24,893—
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
$24,152$3,500
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$22,849$9,400
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland
$18,249$8,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,750.

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