Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Shawnee Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Shawnee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Shawnee Community College graduates earn $23k, placing them in the 22th 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 Illinois
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (55 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | $23,403 | $26,877 | $7,706* | — |
| Prairie State College | $34,909 | $34,857 | $15,437* | 0.44 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $34,164 | $45,869 | $11,022* | 0.32 |
| College of Lake County | $33,413 | $40,064 | $6,687* | 0.20 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | $32,568 | — | $6,750* | 0.21 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | $32,380 | — | $9,500* | 0.29 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie State College Chicago Heights | $4,176 | $34,909 | $15,437 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $3,672 | $34,164 | $11,022 |
| College of Lake County Grayslake | $4,494 | $33,413 | $6,687 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Chicago | $4,380 | $32,568 | $6,750 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College Chicago | $4,380 | $32,380 | $9,500 |
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 Shawnee 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.
Sample Size: Based on 31 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.