Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificate · Hartnell College · Salinas, CA
$19,671Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,083Median earnings 4 years after
$42,771Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
724Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Hartnell College earn a median of $19,671 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).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (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 | — |
| College of the Canyons Santa Clarita | $28,886 | $6,625 |
| 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 | — |
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$36,100 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$131,440 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$44,509
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Hartnell College make?
The median salary is $19,671 one year after graduation and $42,771 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.