Associate-2% vs national median3,547 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Heartland Community College
Ranked 209th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,056
middle 50%: $20,664 – $39,315
Median · 5 years out
$45,834
middle 50%: $33,515 – $61,288
Median · 10 years out
$61,032
middle 50%: $44,116 – $82,846
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
Heartland Community College liberal arts associates earn $28k initially. Median salaries reach $61k 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
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,586 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$45,971 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$45,931 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$45,895 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$45,888 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$45,881 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$45,848 · 5 yrs out
Frank Phillips College
$45,813 · 5 yrs out
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$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - DuBois
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Lakeland Community College
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Del Mar College
$45,727 · 5 yrs out
Hostos Community College of the City University of New York
$45,723 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Heartland Community College
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$69,441 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$67,004 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$66,178 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$61,566 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$61,446 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$51,252 · 5 yrs out