Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Saint Cloud State University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud State University | — | $45,391 | — |
| Winona State University | $46,673 | $48,881 | +5% |
| Century College | $38,376 | $42,912 | +12% |
| Normandale Community College | $33,809 | $42,583 | +26% |
| Lake Superior College | $33,525 | $42,213 | +26% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (39 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud | $10,117 | $32,056* | $45,391 | $18,000 | — |
 Winona State UniversityWinona | $10,498 | $46,673* | $48,881 | $13,062 | 0.28 |
 Inver Hills Community CollegeInver Grove Heights | $6,007 | $41,906* | $41,419 | $14,575 | 0.35 |
 Riverland Community CollegeAustin | $6,250 | $38,856* | — | $15,375 | 0.40 |
 Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake | $6,182 | $38,376* | $42,912 | $14,264 | 0.37 |
 St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud | $4,957 | $37,802* | $41,810 | $15,111 | 0.40 |
| 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 Saint Cloud State University, 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 23 similar programs in MN. Actual outcomes may vary.