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Certificate (1-2 years)-15% vs national median91 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Eastern Shore Community College

Ranked 52nd of 55 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$24,086
middle 50%: $18,132 – $31,807
Median · 5 years out
$37,198
middle 50%: $23,862 – $50,050
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 (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Eastern Shore Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $24,086 one year after graduating, rising to $37,198 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $43,841 for this field, ranking 52nd of 55 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?

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
13.3 yrs
≈ $15,918 total interest

Same major at other universities

Danville Community College
$38,992 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Western Community College
$38,967 · 5 yrs out
Wytheville Community College
$38,226 · 5 yrs out
Southside Virginia Community College
$38,058 · 5 yrs out
Mountain Empire Community College
$38,035 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College
$37,875 · 5 yrs out
New River Community College
$37,059 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 9
$36,732 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Lakes Community College
$31,024 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Eastern Shore Community College

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$50,050 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$41,070 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$41,019 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$40,793 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate)
$40,793 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Associate)
$40,342 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate)
$40,067 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Certificate)
$37,198 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$35,916 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$34,840 · 5 yrs out

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