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Associate0% vs national median257 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lamar State College - Orange

Ranked 176th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,469
middle 50%: $21,931 – $51,086
Median · 5 years out
$46,826
middle 50%: $31,694 – $61,332
Median · 10 years out
$61,245
middle 50%: $43,452 – $87,983

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 Lamar State College - Orange's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $32,469 one year after graduating, rising to $61,245 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 176th 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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,744 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northwestern Connecticut Community College
$46,982 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii Maui College
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Western Wyoming Community College
$46,887 · 5 yrs out
Cuyahoga Community College
$46,855 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$46,836 · 5 yrs out
Quinsigamond Community College
$46,820 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$46,789 · 5 yrs out
Community College of Denver
$46,745 · 5 yrs out
Howard County Junior College District
$46,707 · 5 yrs out
McHenry County College
$46,696 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community College
$46,656 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Lamar State College - Orange

Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$127,711 · 5 yrs out
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$127,711 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$81,214 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$77,029 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$54,267 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$53,025 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$52,338 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Associate)
$51,789 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$51,576 · 5 yrs out

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