Certificate (under 1 year)-14% vs national median78 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Horry - Georgetown Technical College
Ranked 12th of 17 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,561
middle 50%: $20,611 – $37,075
Median · 5 years out
$37,592
middle 50%: $29,724 – $49,073
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
General studies certificate holders at Horry - Georgetown Technical College earn $29k initially. Median earnings reach $38k by year five.
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
12.5 yrs
≈ $14,544 total interest
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