Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificate · Elgin Community College · Elgin, IL

CIP 24.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$45,262Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
320Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Elgin Community College earn a median of $45,262. 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 Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago
$36,908—
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago
$27,284—
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey
$23,662$8,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Elgin Community College make?

The median salary is $45,262 and $45,262 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.