Associate-5% vs national median2,406 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Central Oregon Community College
Ranked 277th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,592
middle 50%: $21,461 – $41,533
Median · 5 years out
$44,355
middle 50%: $31,333 – $60,734
Median · 10 years out
$59,363
middle 50%: $42,077 – $81,838
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 at this Oregon college earn $30k in their first year. Salaries reach $44k by year five and $59k 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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,613 total interest
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