Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,314Median earnings 3 years after
$69,713Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $60,314. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,716 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,452–$93,350).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $60,314 and $69,713 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.