Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies at Central Lakes College
Ranked 5th of 5 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Central Lakes College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies earn a median $23,425 one year after graduating, rising to $48,487 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 29% below the national median of $50,539 for this field, ranking 5th of 5 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.
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