Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Coastline Community College
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastline Community College | — | $39,877 | — |
| Hartnell College | $22,681 | $48,090 | +112% |
| National University | $41,545 | $46,351 | +12% |
| Saddleback College | $16,740 | $45,388 | +171% |
| Santiago Canyon College | $37,149 | $43,051 | +16% |
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)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coastline Community CollegeFountain Valley | $1,180 | $27,524* | $39,877 | $8,102* | — |
 National UniversitySan Diego | $13,320 | $41,545* | $46,351 | $10,008* | 0.24 |
 Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange | $1,164 | $37,149* | $43,051 | $5,500* | 0.15 |
 Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill | $1,312 | $35,813* | — | $10,853* | 0.30 |
 Los Medanos CollegePittsburg | $1,312 | $35,283* | $37,818 | $9,500* | 0.27 |
 Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles | $1,238 | $32,770* | $34,169 | $13,870* | 0.42 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
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 Coastline Community College, approximately 10% 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.