Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Sauk Valley Community College · Dixon, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,411Median earnings 4 years after
$38,878Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
122Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Sauk Valley Community College earn a median of $26,801. 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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Other programs at Sauk Valley Community College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$62,129 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$48,160 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$36,277 - Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
$32,163 - Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate
$36,002
Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Sauk Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $26,801 and $38,878 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.