Associate-7% vs national median2,398 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa Central Community College
Ranked 317th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$26,832
middle 50%: $19,444 – $37,687
Median · 5 years out
$43,485
middle 50%: $31,471 – $55,925
Median · 10 years out
$55,918
middle 50%: $41,187 – $72,152
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
Liberal Arts graduates from Iowa Central Community College earn a median of $26,832 in year one. Salaries reach $43,485 at year five and $55,918 at year ten.
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
9.9 yrs
≈ $12,344 total interest
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$43,437 · 5 yrs out
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