Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Antelope Valley Community College District
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in California (133 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Community College District | $27,524* | $33,366 | $8,000 | — |
| National University | $41,545* | $46,351 | $10,008 | 0.24 |
| Santiago Canyon College | $37,149* | $43,051 | $5,500 | 0.15 |
| Diablo Valley College | $35,813* | — | $10,853 | 0.30 |
| Los Medanos College | $35,283* | $37,818 | $9,500 | 0.27 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | $32,770* | $34,169 | $13,870 | 0.42 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $13,320 | $41,545 | $10,008 |
| Santiago Canyon College Orange | $1,164 | $37,149 | $5,500 |
| Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill | $1,312 | $35,813 | $10,853 |
| Los Medanos College Pittsburg | $1,312 | $35,283 | $9,500 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles | $1,238 | $32,770 | $13,870 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Antelope Valley Community College District, approximately 42% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 25 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.