Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Southeastern Community College · West Burlington, IA

CIP 24.01

$24,968Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,132Median earnings 4 years after
$38,436Median earnings 5 years after
$9,700Median federal debt
248Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southeastern Community College earn a median of $24,968 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 $9,700, about 39% 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
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
$23,747$11,000
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 Southeastern Community College make?

The median salary is $24,968 one year after graduation and $38,436 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,700.

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