Associate-11% vs national median6,873 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Erie Community College
Ranked 396th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,278
middle 50%: $20,626 – $39,750
Median · 5 years out
$41,578
middle 50%: $30,037 – $56,154
Median · 10 years out
$54,705
middle 50%: $38,555 – $72,896
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
Starting salaries for this program average $28k. Median pay increases to $55k 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
10.1 yrs
≈ $12,480 total interest
Same major at other universities
Southern State Community College
$41,729 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Iowa Community College
$41,640 · 5 yrs out
Berkshire Community College
$41,624 · 5 yrs out
East Georgia State College
$41,624 · 5 yrs out
Pueblo Community College
$41,617 · 5 yrs out
Owens Community College
$41,581 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$41,539 · 5 yrs out
Patrick & Henry Community College
$41,448 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$41,434 · 5 yrs out
Rend Lake College
$41,416 · 5 yrs out
Paul D. Camp Community College
$41,362 · 5 yrs out
Treasure Valley Community College
$41,357 · 5 yrs out
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