Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Mission College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission College | — | $47,206 | — |
| San Diego Miramar College | $31,804 | $43,527 | +37% |
| Santiago Canyon College | $31,050 | $42,978 | +38% |
| East Los Angeles College | $33,628 | $41,868 | +25% |
| Modesto Junior College | $25,984 | $40,541 | +56% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (111 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mission CollegeSanta Clara | $1,438 | $27,284* | $47,206 | $7,456* | — |
 East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park | $1,238 | $33,628* | $41,868 | $5,701* | 0.17 |
 San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego | $1,150 | $33,015* | $35,843 | $6,125* | 0.19 |
 San Diego City CollegeSan Diego | $1,150 | $32,438* | $37,781 | $7,935* | 0.24 |
 San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego | $1,150 | $31,804* | $43,527 | $6,500* | 0.20 |
 Santiago Canyon CollegeOrange | $1,164 | $31,050* | $42,978 | $5,500* | 0.18 |
| National Median | — | $27,024* | — | $9,375* | 0.35 |
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 Mission College, approximately 16% 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 20 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.