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Associate-12% vs national median1,181 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rend Lake College

Ranked 400th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,500
middle 50%: $18,313 – $34,307
Median · 5 years out
$41,416
middle 50%: $29,119 – $55,200
Median · 10 years out
$52,607
middle 50%: $38,555 – $69,073

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 Rend Lake College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $24,500 one year after graduating, rising to $52,607 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 400th 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
10.6 yrs
≈ $13,323 total interest

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$41,362 · 5 yrs out
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$41,357 · 5 yrs out
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$41,244 · 5 yrs out
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$41,174 · 5 yrs out
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$41,174 · 5 yrs out
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$41,165 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Rend Lake College

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$86,981 · 5 yrs out
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$86,768 · 5 yrs out
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$78,993 · 5 yrs out
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$73,728 · 5 yrs out
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$72,395 · 5 yrs out
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$65,897 · 5 yrs out
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$64,930 · 5 yrs out
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$62,446 · 5 yrs out
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$62,446 · 5 yrs out
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$60,696 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$60,533 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$59,934 · 5 yrs out

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