Associate-24% vs national median654 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lewis and Clark Community College
Ranked 504th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$24,834
middle 50%: $18,651 – $32,963
Median · 5 years out
$35,745
middle 50%: $25,401 – $48,607
Median · 10 years out
$47,888
middle 50%: $33,234 – $63,610
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 holders in liberal arts from Lewis and Clark Community College earn $24,834 initially. Median earnings reach $47,888 by 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
11.8 yrs
≈ $14,892 total interest
Same major at other universities
Shawnee Community College
$36,928 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Augusta
$36,852 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University - West Plains
$36,851 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$36,560 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$36,462 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Gateway Community College
$36,151 · 5 yrs out
Belmont College
$35,757 · 5 yrs out
Kennebec Valley Community College
$35,207 · 5 yrs out
Williamsburg Technical College
$34,630 · 5 yrs out
Southern University at Shreveport - Bossier City
$34,325 · 5 yrs out
Northern Maine Community College
$32,883 · 5 yrs out
Denmark Technical College
$32,720 · 5 yrs out
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$89,578 · 5 yrs out
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$86,835 · 5 yrs out
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$77,430 · 5 yrs out
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$77,430 · 5 yrs out
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$71,093 · 5 yrs out
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$68,619 · 5 yrs out
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$64,555 · 5 yrs out
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$64,085 · 5 yrs out
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$63,610 · 5 yrs out
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations (Certificate)
$63,270 · 5 yrs out
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$60,493 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out