# Adams State University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Alamosa, CO. IPEDS 126182, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/adams-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,546
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,809 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,879 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in CO: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (4 colleges, $44,080): -$2,271
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,792

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,809 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,947 | $44,364 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $10,392 | $46,348 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $11,921 | $53,168 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $15,787 | $70,410 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,274 | $90,422 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $51,830 | $25,000 | $21,279 | 67% |
| Colorado Mesa University | $44,651 | $25,970 | $15,103 | 41% |
| Colorado State University Pueblo | $43,508 | $25,750 | $10,051 | 40% |
| Adams State University | $41,809 | $24,879 | $12,980 | 39% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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