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Associate-15% vs national median171 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oregon Coast Community College

Ranked 451st of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,050
middle 50%: $21,984 – $38,486
Median · 5 years out
$39,935
middle 50%: $29,388 – $64,930
Median · 10 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $38,377 – $78,529

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 associate graduates earn a median of $28k in year one. Salaries reach $40k by year five and $51k 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.5 yrs
≈ $13,006 total interest

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