Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rio Salado College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Salado College | $31,002* | $42,426 | $16,750 | — |
| Mesa Community College | $46,084* | $43,433 | $10,500 | 0.23 |
| Yavapai College | $36,742* | $29,664 | $9,946 | 0.27 |
| Mohave Community College | $34,557* | $31,710 | $15,000 | 0.43 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College | $33,709* | $38,139 | $6,625 | 0.20 |
| Scottsdale Community College | $31,759* | $40,404 | $11,000 | 0.35 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College Mesa | $2,358 | $46,084 | $10,500 |
| Yavapai College Prescott | $2,838 | $36,742 | $9,946 |
| Mohave Community College Kingman | $2,136 | $34,557 | $15,000 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler | $2,358 | $33,709 | $6,625 |
| Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale | $2,358 | $31,759 | $11,000 |
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 Rio Salado College, approximately 7% 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 13 similar programs in AZ. Actual outcomes may vary.