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Associate-7% vs national median1,553 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Prairie State College

Ranked 318th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,268
middle 50%: $22,083 – $45,362
Median · 5 years out
$43,478
middle 50%: $30,791 – $59,395
Median · 10 years out
$55,186
middle 50%: $39,389 – $74,863

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 Prairie State College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $30,268 one year after graduating, rising to $55,186 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 318th 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
9.7 yrs
≈ $11,771 total interest

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$121,802 · 5 yrs out
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$111,686 · 5 yrs out
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$104,958 · 5 yrs out
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$94,389 · 5 yrs out
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$90,181 · 5 yrs out
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$90,181 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Certificate)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
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$89,458 · 5 yrs out
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$83,557 · 5 yrs out
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$83,557 · 5 yrs out
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$80,210 · 5 yrs out
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$76,015 · 5 yrs out

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