Certificate (1-2 years)0% vs national median1,301 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Ranked 22nd of 55 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,013
middle 50%: $23,854 – $48,004
Median · 5 years out
$43,835
middle 50%: $32,167 – $59,476
Median · 10 years out
$50,710
middle 50%: $37,522 – $69,441
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
At Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, Liberal Arts certificate earners start at $34k. Median earnings reach $51k 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
9.6 yrs
≈ $11,215 total interest
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$43,860 · 5 yrs out
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$43,407 · 5 yrs out
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$98,392 · 5 yrs out
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