Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Colorado Boulder
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | — | $49,574 | — |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $33,236 | $52,061 | +57% |
| San Diego Miramar College | $31,804 | $43,527 | +37% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $40,717 | $43,040 | +6% |
| Santiago Canyon College | $31,050 | $42,978 | +38% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Colorado BoulderBoulder | $16,430 | $27,024* | $49,574 | $9,375* | — |
 Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette | $9,992 | $79,921* | — | $17,917* | 0.22 |
 Henry Ford CollegeDearborn | $3,460 | $51,663* | $38,363 | $24,750* | 0.48 |
 University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee | $10,020 | $40,717* | $43,040 | $29,333* | 0.72 |
 Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston | $5,520 | $38,780* | $37,733 | —* | — |
 City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago | $4,380 | $36,908* | — | $17,700* | 0.48 |
| National Median | — | $27,024* | — | $9,375* | 0.35 |
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 University of Colorado Boulder, approximately 15% 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 national median of 64 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.