Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Seward County 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 Kansas
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (34 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward County Community College | $26,131* | $28,642 | $7,000 | — |
| Washburn University | $39,468* | — | $19,750 | 0.50 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | $35,955* | $34,616 | $8,000 | 0.22 |
| Wichita State University | $30,331* | $41,587 | $24,694 | 0.81 |
| Johnson County Community College | $29,855* | $38,385 | $9,700 | 0.32 |
| Butler Community College | $29,761* | $32,466 | $12,000 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $27,248* | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Kansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Topeka | $9,578 | $39,468 | $19,750 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City | $3,150 | $35,955 | $8,000 |
| Wichita State University Wichita | $9,322 | $30,331 | $24,694 |
| Johnson County Community College Overland Park | $2,328 | $29,855 | $9,700 |
| Butler Community College El Dorado | $3,556 | $29,761 | $12,000 |
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 Seward County Community College, approximately 20% 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 18 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.