Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Columbia Basin College · Pasco, WA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,447Median earnings 4 years after
$46,687Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
777Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Basin College earn a median of $31,830. 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 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 Columbia Basin College make?
The median salary is $31,830 and $46,687 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.