Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Prairie State College · Chicago Heights, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Prairie State College earn a median of $34,909 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 $13,949, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Danville Area Community College Danville | $28,045 | $7,025 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Prairie State College make?
The median salary is $34,909 one year after graduation and $42,077 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,949.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.