Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Liberal Arts associate's degree performs solidly above the Georgia median for this field, landing graduates at the 60th percentile statewide with first-year earnings of $28,064. That's $3,200 more than the typical Georgia graduate in this program earns, and it holds up even against better-known institutions—placing just $1,000 behind Georgia State's comparable program. The 22% earnings bump by year four suggests graduates are successfully moving into better positions rather than plateauing immediately.

The debt picture enhances this program's appeal considerably. At $13,000, graduates owe less than half their first-year salary and below the state median of $13,750. This is manageable debt for associate's degree earnings—the kind students can realistically pay down without derailing other financial goals. For Georgia families weighing community college options, this represents one of the more affordable pathways to slightly above-average outcomes.

The bottom line: This is a reasonable choice for students who need the flexibility of a general studies program and plan to stay in Georgia. It won't unlock exceptional earning power, but it delivers better-than-average results for the state at a below-average debt burden. Students should have clear plans for leveraging the degree—whether transferring to complete a bachelor's or entering specific career fields—since associate's degrees in liberal arts require strategic next steps.