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Associate-1% vs national median1,422 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College

Ranked 188th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,552
middle 50%: $22,943 – $45,333
Median · 5 years out
$46,435
middle 50%: $32,493 – $67,316
Median · 10 years out
$54,693
middle 50%: $39,310 – $78,809

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 City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $32,552 one year after graduating, rising to $54,693 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 188th 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
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,932 total interest

Same major at other universities

Blue Ridge Community College
$46,656 · 5 yrs out
South Texas College
$46,604 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Shenango
$46,593 · 5 yrs out
Utah Tech University
$46,492 · 5 yrs out
Greenville Technical College
$46,460 · 5 yrs out
Kirkwood Community College
$46,446 · 5 yrs out
Dalton State College
$46,354 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$46,351 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$46,335 · 5 yrs out
Paris Junior College
$46,318 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Potomac State College
$46,288 · 5 yrs out
Massasoit Community College
$46,266 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$83,410 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$83,410 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$57,334 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate)
$57,334 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Certificate)
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$54,286 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$49,085 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$46,024 · 5 yrs out

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