Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Isothermal Community 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 North Carolina
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (66 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College | $26,838* | $28,872 | $6,625 | — |
| Randolph Community College | $40,145* | $45,441 | — | — |
| Beaufort County Community College | $38,009* | $29,711 | $7,947 | 0.21 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | $36,276* | $35,495 | $12,037 | 0.33 |
| University of Mount Olive | $35,452* | $40,326 | $27,562 | 0.78 |
| Vance-Granville Community College | $34,109* | $30,228 | — | — |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Community College Asheboro | $2,416 | $40,145 | — |
| Beaufort County Community College Washington | $2,540 | $38,009 | $7,947 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville | $2,628 | $36,276 | $12,037 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive | $25,950 | $35,452 | $27,562 |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $1,956 | $34,109 | — |
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 Isothermal Community College, approximately 34% 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 49 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.