Associate+6% vs national median2,725 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oakton College
Ranked 94th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,531
middle 50%: $21,620 – $42,878
Median · 5 years out
$49,468
middle 50%: $34,294 – $67,606
Median · 10 years out
$63,132
middle 50%: $44,178 – $88,989
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
Oakton College Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at a median of $30k. By the tenth year, median salaries reach $63k.
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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,785 total interest
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