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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. build field-specific knowledge and practical skills for related work and further study.
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$24,353
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$40,626
Program length
2–2 years
Median est. total cost
$16,541
861 schools with verified earnings data · estimated total cost available for 907 of 911 program records.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. programs
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| School | Value Rating | 1-year earnings | 5-year earnings | Est. total cost | Credential | Length | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University-GrantsPublic | Outstanding Value | $25,370 | $32,811 | $136 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Grants, NM |
| Henry Ford CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $51,663 | $50,072 | $1,313 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Dearborn, MI |
| Henry Ford CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $26,648 | $35,098 | $1,320 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Dearborn, MI |
| College of the SequoiasPublic | Outstanding Value | $16,565 | $37,955 | $960 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Visalia, CA |
| North Florida CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $22,590 | $37,429 | $1,608 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Madison, FL |
| Piedmont Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $30,121 | $33,447 | $2,190 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Roxboro, NC |
| Cleveland Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $26,861 | $34,922 | $1,990 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Shelby, NC |
| George C Wallace Community College-DothanPublic | Outstanding Value | $21,882 | $38,279 | $2,340 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Dothan, AL |
| St Petersburg CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $27,449 | $45,183 | $2,942 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | St. Petersburg, FL |
| West Virginia University at ParkersburgPublic | Outstanding Value | $33,409 | $40,837 | $3,614 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Parkersburg, WV |
| Chipola CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $20,699 | $38,983 | $2,266 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Marianna, FL |
| Santiago Canyon CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $37,149 | $46,145 | $4,258 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Orange, CA |
| Macomb Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $27,775 | $46,330 | $3,236 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Warren, MI |
| West Shore Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $25,852 | $39,042 | $3,054 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Scottville, MI |
| Joliet Junior CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $25,875 | $46,806 | $3,344 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Joliet, IL |
| Durham Technical Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $25,399 | $43,222 | $3,328 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Durham, NC |
| College of the MainlandPublic | Outstanding Value | $20,300 | $46,855 | $2,684 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Texas City, TX |
| Johnston Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $26,097 | $38,261 | $3,552 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Smithfield, NC |
| Santiago Canyon CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $31,050 | $45,862 | $4,237 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Orange, CA |
| James Sprunt Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $25,999 | $29,507 | $3,726 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Kenansville, NC |
| San Joaquin Delta CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $32,492 | $45,161 | $4,814 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Stockton, CA |
| South Texas CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $22,915 | $33,579 | $3,502 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | McAllen, TX |
| Cerritos CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $29,118 | $38,638 | $4,848 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Norwalk, CA |
| Imperial Valley CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $12,572 | $35,757 | $2,230 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Imperial, CA |
| Hartnell CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $22,681 | $47,535 | $4,078 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Salinas, CA |
| Victor Valley CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $21,383 | N/A | $3,875 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Victorville, CA |
| Schoolcraft Community College DistrictPublic | Outstanding Value | $24,731 | $41,546 | $4,520 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Livonia, MI |
| Southwest College for the DeafPublic | Outstanding Value | $26,211 | $41,694 | $4,916 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Big Spring, TX |
| Middlesex Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $27,421 | $45,804 | $5,248 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Bedford, MA |
| Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $21,129 | $41,363 | $4,084 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Ruidoso, NM |
| Wayne Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $23,138 | $39,302 | $4,490 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Goldsboro, NC |
| Middlesex CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $23,465 | $45,092 | $4,576 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Edison, NJ |
| West Valley CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $34,585 | $46,590 | $6,846 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Saratoga, CA |
| Victor Valley CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $19,644 | $38,344 | $3,894 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Victorville, CA |
| Rockingham Community CollegePublic | Outstanding Value | $20,629 | $39,261 | $4,120 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Wentworth, NC |
| Hartnell CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,671 | $42,771 | $4,058 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Salinas, CA |
| Illinois Valley Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $21,506 | $40,290 | $4,464 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Oglesby, IL |
| San Diego Miramar CollegePublic | Good Value | $31,804 | $51,867 | $6,641 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | San Diego, CA |
| Eastern Shore Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $23,719 | $34,388 | $4,990 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Melfa, VA |
| Santa Ana CollegePublic | Good Value | $29,659 | $42,105 | $6,266 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Santa Ana, CA |
| Northwest Indian CollegePublic | Good Value | $29,442 | N/A | $6,272 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Bellingham, WA |
| Modesto Junior CollegePublic | Good Value | $25,984 | $49,123 | $5,608 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Modesto, CA |
| Sampson Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $28,489 | $37,055 | $6,216 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Clinton, NC |
| Robeson Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $26,183 | $35,580 | $5,784 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Lumberton, NC |
| Santa Ana CollegePublic | Good Value | $27,782 | $44,810 | $6,235 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | 1 to less than 2 year certificate | Santa Ana, CA |
| Lake Land CollegePublic | Good Value | $19,916 | $35,479 | $4,508 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Mattoon, IL |
| Dallas CollegePublic | Good Value | $28,082 | $46,308 | $6,428 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Dallas, TX |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical CollegePublic | Good Value | $52,672 | $31,826 | $12,372 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Orangeburg, SC |
| Pima Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $28,468 | $44,831 | $6,810 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Tucson, AZ |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegePublic | Good Value | $32,448 | $34,749 | $7,820 | Associate's Degree | 2-year degree | Fairfield, ME |
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