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Associate+10% vs national median1,422 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at College of the Mainland

Ranked 46th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,138
middle 50%: $22,787 – $50,926
Median · 5 years out
$51,719
middle 50%: $34,864 – $69,942
Median · 10 years out
$63,874
middle 50%: $46,316 – $87,519

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 College of the Mainland's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $33,138 one year after graduating, rising to $63,874 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 46th 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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,976 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northern Wyoming Community College District
$52,112 · 5 yrs out
Austin Community College
$52,003 · 5 yrs out
Wharton County Junior College
$51,905 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$51,837 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Beaufort
$51,828 · 5 yrs out
Salt Lake Community College
$51,784 · 5 yrs out
Galveston College
$51,627 · 5 yrs out
Weber State University
$51,594 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$51,561 · 5 yrs out
Three Rivers Community College
$51,552 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$51,496 · 5 yrs out
Naugatuck Valley Community College
$51,489 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at College of the Mainland

Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$137,483 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$137,483 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$93,472 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$89,572 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$81,941 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$76,554 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$71,529 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$71,068 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$70,915 · 5 yrs out

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