Associate-6% vs national median214 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rainy River Community College
Ranked 300th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$25,716
middle 50%: $18,856 – $35,002
Median · 5 years out
$43,892
middle 50%: $29,604 – $59,966
Median · 10 years out
$56,544
middle 50%: $40,342 – $82,048
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
Liberal arts graduates from this college earn $26k initially. Median salaries reach $57k by year 10.
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
9.9 yrs
≈ $12,446 total interest
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