Associate-16% vs national median386 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southeastern Illinois College
Ranked 467th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$24,213
middle 50%: $18,282 – $32,673
Median · 5 years out
$39,365
middle 50%: $28,014 – $51,781
Median · 10 years out
$48,552
middle 50%: $36,148 – $66,866
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 in Liberal Arts and Sciences earn a median starting salary of $24k. By year 10, earnings rise to $49k.
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
11.2 yrs
≈ $14,083 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of South Carolina - Union
$39,576 · 5 yrs out
Lake Land College
$39,572 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona
$39,556 · 5 yrs out
Hocking Technical College
$39,505 · 5 yrs out
Moberly Area Community College
$39,371 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 9
$39,371 · 5 yrs out
Mountain Gateway Community College
$39,319 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 12
$39,310 · 5 yrs out
Mineral Area College
$39,292 · 5 yrs out
Southern Maine Community College
$39,266 · 5 yrs out
Clatsop Community College
$39,242 · 5 yrs out
Cayuga Community College
$39,196 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Southeastern Illinois College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,566 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$66,338 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$59,971 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Associate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (Associate)
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$54,772 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (Associate)
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management (Associate)
$50,129 · 5 yrs out