Associate0% vs national median10,335 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Cuyahoga Community College
Ranked 174th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,767
middle 50%: $24,634 – $51,182
Median · 5 years out
$46,855
middle 50%: $33,439 – $64,476
Median · 10 years out
$55,860
middle 50%: $39,609 – $76,868
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 and Sciences graduates earn a median of $35,767 in their first year. Median earnings reach $55,860 by year ten.
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
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,348 total interest
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$47,037 · 5 yrs out
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$47,035 · 5 yrs out
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$46,982 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii Maui College
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$46,887 · 5 yrs out
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$46,836 · 5 yrs out
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$46,826 · 5 yrs out
Quinsigamond Community College
$46,820 · 5 yrs out
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$46,789 · 5 yrs out
Community College of Denver
$46,745 · 5 yrs out
Howard County Junior College District
$46,707 · 5 yrs out
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