Associate-2% vs national median3,092 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Laurel Ridge Community College
Ranked 199th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,416
middle 50%: $21,363 – $42,515
Median · 5 years out
$46,114
middle 50%: $32,749 – $62,326
Median · 10 years out
$57,357
middle 50%: $41,729 – $77,863
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 graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College earn a median of $29,416 in year 1. Median earnings reach $57,357 by year 10.
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
9.3 yrs
≈ $11,418 total interest
Same major at other universities
West Virginia University - Potomac State College
$46,288 · 5 yrs out
Massasoit Community College
$46,266 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
$46,233 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University - Parkersburg
$46,204 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$46,142 · 5 yrs out
Laredo College
$46,133 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,055 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$46,012 · 5 yrs out
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
$45,979 · 5 yrs out
South Central College
$45,971 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$45,931 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$45,895 · 5 yrs out
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$72,915 · 5 yrs out
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$72,858 · 5 yrs out
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$67,254 · 5 yrs out
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$65,353 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,153 · 5 yrs out
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$65,081 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Associate)
$64,682 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Associate)
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
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$64,402 · 5 yrs out
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$61,167 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$61,167 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$59,105 · 5 yrs out