Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Oakton College · Des Plaines, IL
$24,918Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,225Median earnings 4 years after
$46,346Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
557Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oakton College earn a median of $24,918 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).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie State College Chicago Heights | $34,909 | $13,949 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $34,164 | $9,910 |
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $33,413 | $6,461 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago | $32,568 | — |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $32,380 | $6,488 |
| Morton College Cicero | $31,829 | — |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago | $31,322 | $4,825 |
| Heartland Community College Normal | $31,250 | $6,851 |
| Kaskaskia College Centralia | $30,605 | — |
| Black Hawk College Moline | $30,390 | $6,250 |
| Highland Community College Freeport | $30,269 | $8,000 |
| Illinois Central College East Peoria | $29,845 | $9,000 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago | $29,168 | $5,000 |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $28,678 | $9,000 |
| South Suburban College South Holland | $28,465 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Oakton College make?
The median salary is $24,918 one year after graduation and $46,346 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.