Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificate · Santa Ana College · Santa Ana, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Santa Ana College earn a median of $27,782 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 $10,250, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 | — |
| 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 Santa Ana College make?
The median salary is $27,782 one year after graduation and $44,810 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.