Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania Western University · California, PA

CIP 24.01

$33,573Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$44,180Median earnings 4 years after

$41,585Median earnings 5 years after

$26,000Median federal debt

149Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Pennsylvania Western University earn a median of $33,573 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 $26,000, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Drexel University Philadelphia	$62,470	$24,548
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia	$53,766	$29,449
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois DuBois	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Dunmore	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Sharon	$37,834	$26,500
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie	$37,834	$26,500
Neumann University Aston	$35,220	$27,754

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Other programs at Pennsylvania Western University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree$110,403
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralAssociate's degree$103,346
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$95,765
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$75,582
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$70,857
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$67,362
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$62,908
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$61,644
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$58,853
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$57,850
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree$54,577
Education, GeneralMaster's degree$53,403
Fine and Studio ArtsMaster's degree$52,961
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$52,204
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree$51,489
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$50,915
Social WorkMaster's degree$48,978
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$48,822
Social Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$48,535
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$48,432

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,573 one year after graduation and $41,585 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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