Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Bellevue College · Bellevue, WA

CIP 24.01

$29,666Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,664Median earnings 4 years after
$52,321Median earnings 5 years after
$10,354Median federal debt
928Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bellevue College earn a median of $29,666 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). Median debt is $10,354, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland
$47,645$12,000
Northwest University
Kirkland
$47,645$12,000
Spokane Community College
Spokane
$34,583$13,931
Highline College
Des Moines
$31,291$6,615
Everett Community College
Everett
$30,993$5,563
Lower Columbia College
Longview
$30,845$7,667
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon
$30,437$9,225
Olympic College
Bremerton
$29,917$9,834
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia
$29,056$10,998
Shoreline College
Shoreline
$28,804$7,250
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane
$28,078$10,732
Seattle Central College
Seattle
$28,025$8,733
Cascadia College
Bothell
$27,352—
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham
$27,020$9,726
Yakima Valley College
Yakima
$26,743$8,575

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,666 one year after graduation and $52,321 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,354.

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