Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Shawnee Community College
Associate's Degree
shawneecc.eduWhere Shawnee Community College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Shawnee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | $23,403 | $26,877 | +15% |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | $31,322 | $59,815 | +91% |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $34,164 | $45,869 | +34% |
| College of DuPage | $28,678 | $45,583 | +59% |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | $19,982 | $43,357 | +117% |
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)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shawnee Community CollegeUllin | $4,650 | $23,403 | $26,877 | $7,706* | — |
 Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights | $4,176 | $34,909 | $34,857 | $15,437* | 0.44 |
 Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield | $3,672 | $34,164 | $45,869 | $11,022* | 0.32 |
 College of Lake CountyGrayslake | $4,494 | $33,413 | $40,064 | $6,687* | 0.20 |
 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago | $4,380 | $32,568 | — | $6,750* | 0.21 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X CollegeChicago | $4,380 | $32,380 | — | $9,500* | 0.29 |
| National Median | — | $27,248 | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
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.