Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduate certificate · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 24.01

$57,958Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,335Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$57,501Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $57,958 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $65,226 four years after graduating (middle half: $46,757–$87,474). Median debt is $57,501, about 99% of first-year earnings.

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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 $57,958 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,501.

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