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Associate-7% vs national median4,129 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lane Community College

Ranked 314th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,124
middle 50%: $21,028 – $39,818
Median · 5 years out
$43,514
middle 50%: $30,891 – $61,404
Median · 10 years out
$57,570
middle 50%: $40,080 – $80,540

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 Lane Community College's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $29,124 one year after graduating, rising to $57,570 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 314th 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
9.7 yrs
≈ $11,883 total interest

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$43,497 · 5 yrs out
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$43,458 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lane Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$85,364 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$77,068 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$74,533 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$72,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,536 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$67,193 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$58,704 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$58,114 · 5 yrs out

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