Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of the District of Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the District of Columbia | — | $36,137 | — |
| Columbia Southern University | $55,667 | $60,690 | +9% |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | $31,322 | $59,815 | +91% |
| American Public University System | $52,108 | $57,608 | +11% |
| Thomas Edison State University | $50,524 | $52,762 | +4% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of the District of ColumbiaWashington | $6,152 | $27,248* | $36,137 | $25,795 | — |
 Maria College of AlbanyAlbany | $17,680 | $60,857* | $38,220 | — | — |
 Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityGoodwell | $7,922 | $57,445* | $37,079 | $17,291 | 0.30 |
 Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach | $5,808 | $55,667* | $60,690 | $15,923 | 0.29 |
 American Public University SystemCharles Town | $8,400 | $52,108* | $57,608 | $6,125 | 0.12 |
 Marion Technical CollegeMarion | $6,475 | $51,927* | $51,765 | $12,812 | 0.25 |
| 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 University of the District of Columbia, approximately 43% 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 766 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.