Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Big Bend Community College · Moses Lake, WA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Big Bend Community College earn a median of $22,737 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 $7,213, about 32% 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
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Bellevue College Bellevue | $29,666 | $10,354 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Big Bend Community College make?
The median salary is $22,737 one year after graduation and $37,928 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,213.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.