Certificate (1-2 years)-2% vs national median1,219 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Laurel Ridge Community College
Ranked 29th of 55 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$26,942
middle 50%: $20,162 – $37,162
Median · 5 years out
$43,141
middle 50%: $31,376 – $59,612
Median · 10 years out
$57,063
middle 50%: $41,695 – $80,579
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College earn $27k in their first year. Median salaries reach $57k 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
9.8 yrs
≈ $12,344 total interest
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$64,402 · 5 yrs out
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$61,167 · 5 yrs out
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$61,167 · 5 yrs out
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$59,105 · 5 yrs out