Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Great Basin College
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin College | — | $39,904 | — |
| Columbia Southern University | $55,667 | $60,690 | +9% |
| Western Nevada College | $32,453 | $43,736 | +35% |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $37,415 | $38,152 | +2% |
| College of Southern Nevada | $25,433 | $36,414 | +43% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Nevada
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Nevada (4 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Great Basin CollegeElko | $3,855 | $32,453* | $39,904 | $12,000 | — |
 Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno | $3,144 | $37,415* | $38,152 | $11,000 | 0.29 |
 Western Nevada CollegeCarson City | $3,920 | $32,453* | $43,736 | $12,000 | 0.37 |
 College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas | $4,110 | $25,433* | $36,414 | $8,368 | 0.33 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Great Basin College, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in NV. Actual outcomes may vary.