Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Columbia Southern University earn a median of $55,667 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 $16,266, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Troy University Troy | $37,838 | $21,227 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $28,470 | $7,621 |
| Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | $28,176 | $8,000 |
| Lawson State Community College Birmingham | $26,759 | — |
| Southern Union State Community College Wadley | $26,174 | $6,500 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Dothan | $26,004 | — |
| Marion Military Institute Marion | $25,501 | $12,000 |
| Bevill State Community College Jasper | $25,063 | — |
| Central Alabama Community College Alexander City | $24,698 | $9,533 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner | $24,455 | $9,689 |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College Andalusia | $24,295 | — |
| Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville | $24,228 | $7,662 |
| Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa | $23,390 | — |
| Enterprise State Community College Enterprise | $22,991 | $6,998 |
| Bishop State Community College Mobile | $22,764 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Columbia Southern University make?
The median salary is $55,667 one year after graduation and $66,199 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,266.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.