Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Washington State University · Pullman, WA

CIP 24.01

$40,061Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,403Median earnings 4 years after
$46,521Median earnings 5 years after
$20,435Median federal debt
81Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Washington State University earn a median of $40,061 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $20,435, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Antioch University-Seattle
Seattle
$46,487$25,000
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
Spokane
$44,645$31,771
Whitworth University
Spokane
$44,645$31,771
Seattle University
Seattle
$35,398$23,000
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$30,437$15,071
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
$30,437$15,071
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$30,437$15,071
The Evergreen State College
Olympia
$26,328$18,458

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,061 one year after graduation and $46,521 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,435.

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