Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Iowa Central Community College · Fort Dodge, IA

CIP 24.01

$23,747Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,319Median earnings 4 years after
$40,983Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
461Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa Central Community College earn a median of $23,747 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 $11,000, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
$31,966$11,000
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
$31,936$11,034
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
$31,453$9,500
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo
$30,321$11,987
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
$29,838$10,402
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown
$29,836$8,962
Southwestern Community College
Creston
$28,706$9,913
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
$28,291$10,958
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport
$27,697$10,000
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon
$27,677$7,800
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
$27,483$9,500
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
$27,433$8,250
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
$24,968$9,700
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls
$22,519$12,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $23,747 one year after graduation and $40,983 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.