Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Virginia Highlands Community College · Abingdon, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Virginia Highlands Community College earn a median of $16,768 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).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (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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$32,007
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Virginia Highlands Community College make?
The median salary is $16,768 one year after graduation and $38,427 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.