Associate-11% vs national median1,916 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southeastern Community College
Ranked 397th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$27,539
middle 50%: $20,148 – $39,228
Median · 5 years out
$41,539
middle 50%: $29,737 – $56,410
Median · 10 years out
$52,509
middle 50%: $37,763 – $69,527
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
Associate degree graduates in Liberal Arts at Southeastern Community College earn a median of $27,539 in their first year. Mid-career earnings reach $52,509 by year 10.
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
10.3 yrs
≈ $12,719 total interest
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$41,729 · 5 yrs out
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$41,640 · 5 yrs out
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$41,624 · 5 yrs out
East Georgia State College
$41,624 · 5 yrs out
Pueblo Community College
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$41,581 · 5 yrs out
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$41,434 · 5 yrs out
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$41,362 · 5 yrs out
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$41,357 · 5 yrs out
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