Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Palo Alto College · San Antonio, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,578Median earnings 4 years after
$43,337Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
1,099Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Palo Alto College earn a median of $32,109. 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas College Killeen | $39,731 | $7,126 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $38,436 | $9,000 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring | $36,240 | $7,700 |
| Howard College Big Spring | $36,240 | $7,700 |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $35,306 | $4,500 |
| North Central Texas College Gainesville | $34,615 | $9,735 |
| Grayson College Denison | $34,262 | $6,875 |
| Northeast Texas Community College Mount Pleasant | $33,903 | $12,000 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $33,060 | $9,742 |
| Collin County Community College District McKinney | $32,114 | $6,918 |
| Lee College Baytown | $31,916 | $6,849 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $31,173 | $12,059 |
| McLennan Community College Waco | $30,690 | $9,250 |
| Galveston College Galveston | $30,586 | $9,500 |
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $30,179 | $9,500 |
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$28,961
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Palo Alto College make?
The median salary is $32,109 and $43,337 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.