Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Temple College

Graduates with a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Temple College experience a steady earnings trajectory. The median earnings one year after graduation stand at $31,989, which increases to $47,547 five years later and reaches $60,254 a decade post-graduation. When adjusted for purchasing power, the five-year salary aligns with a national equivalent of $51,625.41, indicating that graduates maintain a competitive financial standing relative to their peers across the country.

The primary industries that graduates enter are predominantly within Health Care & Social Assistance, with 66.0% of graduates employed in this sector one year after graduation, and 56.2% and 42.0% remaining in the same field five and ten years later, respectively. The estimated break-even point for graduates compared to those with only a high school diploma is approximately 13.2 years, suggesting a favorable return on investment over time. This data indicates that while initial earnings may be modest, the long-term financial benefits and job stability in growing industries provide a compelling case for pursuing this degree.