Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Volunteer State Community College · Gallatin, TN

CIP 24.01

$26,355Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,145Median earnings 4 years after
$43,630Median earnings 5 years after
$6,000Median federal debt
706Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Volunteer State Community College earn a median of $26,355 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 $6,000, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
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 do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Volunteer State Community College make?

The median salary is $26,355 one year after graduation and $43,630 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,000.

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