Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Madison Area Technical College · Madison, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $29,018 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 $12,750, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville | $37,558 | $5,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater | $33,314 | $9,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex Milwaukee | $30,144 | $5,202 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $30,144 | $5,202 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee | $29,812 | $12,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $26,463 | $6,217 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $25,231 | $6,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Madison Area Technical College make?
The median salary is $29,018 one year after graduation and $44,798 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.