Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Santa Ana College · Santa Ana, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Santa Ana College earn a median of $30,117 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $6,065, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $41,545 | $10,500 |
| Santiago Canyon College Orange | $37,149 | — |
| Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill | $35,813 | — |
| Los Medanos College Pittsburg | $35,283 | — |
| Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles | $32,770 | — |
| San Joaquin Delta College Stockton | $32,492 | — |
| College of the Desert Palm Desert | $30,417 | — |
| East Los Angeles College Monterey Park | $29,831 | — |
| College of the Canyons Santa Clarita | $29,397 | $8,000 |
| Contra Costa College San Pablo | $28,983 | — |
| Modesto Junior College Modesto | $28,387 | — |
| Riverside City College Riverside | $27,524 | $8,000 |
| West Valley College Saratoga | $26,161 | — |
| San Diego City College San Diego | $25,639 | — |
| Orange Coast College Costa Mesa | $24,128 | — |
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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 $30,117 one year after graduation and $42,105 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,065.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.