Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Eastern Shore Community College · Melfa, VA

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,408Median earnings 4 years after
$34,388Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Eastern Shore Community College earn a median of $44,408. 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 Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
$32,144$10,850
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond
$31,068—
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville
$29,144$6,815
Danville Community College
Danville
$28,056$6,400
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown
$28,017$9,297
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$27,294$9,500
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin
$27,232$5,749
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove
$27,088$8,000
New River Community College
Dublin
$25,694$9,500
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$25,240$8,938
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave
$24,728$7,650
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns
$24,536—
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff
$23,756—
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville
$23,238$8,587
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke
$22,071$9,799

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Eastern Shore Community College make?

The median salary is $44,408 and $34,388 after five years.

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