Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificate · College of the Canyons · Santa Clarita, CA

CIP 24.01

$28,886Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,488Median earnings 4 years after
$49,535Median earnings 5 years after
$6,625Median federal debt
1,359Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at College of the Canyons earn a median of $28,886 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $44,906 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,208–$64,121). Median debt is $6,625, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park
$33,628—
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego
$33,015—
San Diego City College
San Diego
$32,438—
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego
$31,804—
Santiago Canyon College
Orange
$31,050$4,688
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg
$29,879—
Gavilan College
Gilroy
$28,543—
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana
$27,782$10,250
Merced College
Merced
$27,413—
Cabrillo College
Aptos
$27,154$7,507
Modesto Junior College
Modesto
$25,984—
Lemoore College
Lemoore
$25,061—
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga
$23,532—
Coalinga College
Coalinga
$23,409—
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
$22,823—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from College of the Canyons make?

The median salary is $28,886 one year after graduation and $49,535 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,625.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.