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Associate-2% vs national median794 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Central College

Ranked 203rd of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,360
middle 50%: $22,014 – $41,652
Median · 5 years out
$45,971
middle 50%: $33,109 – $60,727
Median · 10 years out
$58,815
middle 50%: $43,402 – $79,614

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 of South Central College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $29,360 one year after graduating, rising to $58,815 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 203rd of 509 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.

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
≈ $11,411 total interest

Same major at other universities

Augusta University
$46,142 · 5 yrs out
Laredo College
$46,133 · 5 yrs out
Laurel Ridge Community College
$46,114 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,055 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$46,012 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
$45,979 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$45,931 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$45,895 · 5 yrs out
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
$45,888 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$45,881 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$45,848 · 5 yrs out
Heartland Community College
$45,834 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Central College

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$76,267 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$75,918 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$71,265 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,814 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$67,967 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$67,365 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$65,410 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Mechanization (Certificate)
$65,410 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$64,085 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$63,214 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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