Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Glen Oaks Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Glen Oaks Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Glen Oaks Community College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 56th percentile of all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates programs nationally.
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 Michigan
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (49 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Community College | $27,987 | $33,818 | — | — |
| Oakland Community College | $37,347 | $35,678 | $12,843 | 0.34 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $33,777 | $36,125 | $13,644 | 0.40 |
| Lake Superior State University | $33,753 | $42,690 | $16,881 | 0.50 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | $33,055 | $37,470 | $14,665 | 0.44 |
| Kellogg Community College | $32,616 | $31,533 | $15,057 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Community College Auburn Hills | $3,020 | $37,347 | $12,843 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $4,059 | $33,777 | $13,644 |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie | $14,266 | $33,753 | $16,881 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo | $4,046 | $33,055 | $14,665 |
| Kellogg Community College Battle Creek | $3,798 | $32,616 | $15,057 |
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 Glen Oaks Community 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.
Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.