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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

Graduates of Parkland College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $29,144 one year after graduating, rising to $53,039 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 399th 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
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,417 total interest

Same major at other universities

East Georgia State College
$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
Goodwin University
$41,244 · 5 yrs out
Sauk Valley Community College
$41,174 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$41,174 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Parkland College

Construction Trades (Certificate)
$105,907 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,774 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$63,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$63,208 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$62,468 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$61,926 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$59,120 · 5 yrs out

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