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

Athens, AL. IPEDS 100812, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/athens-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,903
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,507 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,839 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (6 colleges, $44,742): +$10,765
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,906

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood University | $55,834 | $51,250 | $25,669 | 45% |
| Athens State University | $55,507 | $27,839 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $45,714 | $28,500 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Alabama A & M University | $43,770 | $33,000 | $17,621 | 24% |
| Jacksonville State University | $42,864 | $27,546 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Talladega College | $39,266 | $31,000 | $15,560 | 31% |

## 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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