Certificate (1-2 years)-9% vs national median1,047 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Louisiana Community College
Ranked 40th of 55 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,826
middle 50%: $20,580 – $40,754
Median · 5 years out
$40,070
middle 50%: $28,808 – $56,419
Median · 10 years out
$52,435
middle 50%: $36,550 – $72,952
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
General studies certificate earners at South Louisiana Community College start at $29k. Salaries reach $40k after five years and $52k after ten years.
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
10.3 yrs
≈ $12,768 total interest
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$39,538 · 5 yrs out
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$39,360 · 5 yrs out
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$39,300 · 5 yrs out
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$38,992 · 5 yrs out
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$69,154 · 5 yrs out
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$68,045 · 5 yrs out
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$67,835 · 5 yrs out
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$67,835 · 5 yrs out
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$67,042 · 5 yrs out
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$65,986 · 5 yrs out
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$63,368 · 5 yrs out
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$56,620 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$54,646 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$54,227 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$51,657 · 5 yrs out