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Certificate (1-2 years)-5% vs national median736 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rappahannock Community College

Ranked 35th of 55 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,389
middle 50%: $19,973 – $39,189
Median · 5 years out
$41,539
middle 50%: $30,466 – $55,616
Median · 10 years out
$51,670
middle 50%: $38,852 – $68,626

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 Rappahannock Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $27,389 one year after graduating, rising to $51,670 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $43,841 for this field, ranking 35th 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?

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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
10.3 yrs
≈ $12,787 total interest

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