Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | — | $32,276 | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $36,623 | $37,741 | +3% |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | $36,311 | $36,285 | -0% |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $30,467 | $33,994 | +12% |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $28,792 | $33,985 | +18% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (29 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green | $11,436 | $27,263* | $32,276 | $16,000 | — |
 Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville | $4,706 | $36,623* | $37,741 | $13,730 | 0.37 |
 Gateway Community and Technical CollegeFlorence | $4,656 | $36,311* | $36,285 | $12,400 | 0.34 |
 Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights | $10,896 | $34,541* | — | $22,875 | 0.66 |
 Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexington | $4,706 | $30,467* | $33,994 | $12,000 | 0.39 |
 Henderson Community CollegeHenderson | $4,656 | $30,204* | $29,881 | $11,516 | 0.38 |
| 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 Western Kentucky University, approximately 29% 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 19 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.