Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, liberal arts and related studies graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $83,136, while the bottom 20% make closer to $29,843. The median grad salary is $49,810.
Liberal Arts and Related Studies graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and related studies is $24,604, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $36,152.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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