Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Columbia Gorge Community College · The Dalles, OR
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,548Median earnings 4 years after
$53,004Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
86Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Gorge Community College earn a median of $33,758. 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 Oregon schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College Portland | $30,852 | $12,448 |
| Central Oregon Community College Bend | $29,560 | $11,500 |
| Chemeketa Community College Salem | $29,163 | $12,000 |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay | $27,511 | $10,862 |
| Umpqua Community College Roseburg | $27,211 | $8,455 |
| Rogue Community College Grants Pass | $26,778 | $11,114 |
| Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton | $25,872 | $14,259 |
| Treasure Valley Community College Ontario | $24,850 | $12,000 |
| Mt Hood Community College Gresham | $24,658 | $7,773 |
| Linn-Benton Community College Albany | $24,383 | $10,489 |
| Klamath Community College Klamath Falls | $24,370 | $12,500 |
| Clatsop Community College Astoria | $23,808 | — |
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$68,208 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$45,558
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College make?
The median salary is $33,758 and $53,004 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.