Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Texas State University earn a median of $38,829 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 $22,687, about 58% of first-year earnings.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas Houston | $53,187 | $23,326 |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio | $47,241 | $22,916 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $45,243 | $18,625 |
| Wayland Baptist University Plainview | $44,688 | $18,056 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $43,524 | $22,781 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton | $42,522 | $28,143 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $41,803 | $22,609 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $41,112 | $23,125 |
| West Texas A & M University Canyon | $40,793 | $19,998 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $40,600 | $24,231 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $40,185 | $21,078 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $39,969 | $18,987 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen | $38,253 | $17,997 |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana | $37,685 | $18,197 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $36,588 | $18,997 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Texas State University make?
The median salary is $38,829 one year after graduation and $57,785 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,687.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.