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Associate+7% vs national median2,417 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Gateway Community College

Ranked 81st of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,110
middle 50%: $24,857 – $51,631
Median · 5 years out
$49,972
middle 50%: $34,246 – $69,342
Median · 10 years out
$63,582
middle 50%: $45,168 – $86,688

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Gateway Community College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $36,110 one year after graduating, rising to $63,582 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 81st of 509 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,781 total interest

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$50,227 · 5 yrs out
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$50,197 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$50,096 · 5 yrs out
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$50,018 · 5 yrs out
Arapahoe Community College
$50,002 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
$49,982 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Nassau Community College
$49,848 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$49,836 · 5 yrs out
Bemidji State University
$49,813 · 5 yrs out
North Hennepin Community College
$49,804 · 5 yrs out
Cedar Valley College
$49,782 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Gateway Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$94,555 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Certificate)
$90,722 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$83,086 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$82,803 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$82,300 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Science (Associate)
$82,300 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$80,134 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$79,832 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$79,247 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out

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