Associate-3% vs national median1,876 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Central Lakes College
Ranked 221st of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,173
middle 50%: $21,785 – $45,168
Median · 5 years out
$45,482
middle 50%: $32,574 – $61,709
Median · 10 years out
$59,848
middle 50%: $43,689 – $76,792
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
Associate degree graduates in Liberal Arts and Sciences earn a median of $30k in their first year. Five-year earnings rise to $45k, reaching $60k by the tenth year.
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
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,330 total interest
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