Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Cecil College
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 Maryland
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil College | — | $45,572 | — | — |
| Baltimore City Community College | $41,120 | $39,791 | $8,850 | 0.22 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $41,071 | $49,637 | $8,250 | 0.20 |
| Prince George's Community College | $31,322 | $44,768 | $13,499 | 0.43 |
| Wor-Wic Community College | $30,763 | $31,613 | $6,500 | 0.21 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $29,862 | $36,670 | $10,650 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Maryland
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Community College Baltimore | $3,314 | $41,120 | $8,850 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi | $7,992 | $41,071 | $8,250 |
| Prince George's Community College Largo | $3,914 | $31,322 | $13,499 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury | $3,744 | $30,763 | $6,500 |
| College of Southern Maryland La Plata | $4,200 | $29,862 | $10,650 |
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 Cecil College, approximately 26% 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.