Associate-12% vs national median1,385 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Parkland College
Ranked 399th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,144
middle 50%: $21,343 – $40,332
Median · 5 years out
$41,434
middle 50%: $30,420 – $55,127
Median · 10 years out
$53,039
middle 50%: $37,104 – $69,798
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
Parkland College associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities start with a $29k median salary. Ten-year earnings average $53k.
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
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,417 total interest
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$41,624 · 5 yrs out
Pueblo Community College
$41,617 · 5 yrs out
Owens Community College
$41,581 · 5 yrs out
Erie Community College
$41,578 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$41,539 · 5 yrs out
Patrick & Henry Community College
$41,448 · 5 yrs out
Rend Lake College
$41,416 · 5 yrs out
Paul D. Camp Community College
$41,362 · 5 yrs out
Treasure Valley Community College
$41,357 · 5 yrs out
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$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Sauk Valley Community College
$41,174 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$41,174 · 5 yrs out
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