Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Mountain Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain Community College | — | $34,518 | — |
| Mesa Community College | $46,084 | $43,433 | -6% |
| Phoenix College | $31,709 | $41,364 | +30% |
| Scottsdale Community College | $31,759 | $40,404 | +27% |
| Glendale Community College | $27,548 | $39,127 | +42% |
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 | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Mountain Community CollegePhoenix | $2,358 | $31,002* | $34,518 | $10,332* | — |
 Mesa Community CollegeMesa | $2,358 | $46,084* | $43,433 | $10,500* | 0.23 |
 Yavapai CollegePrescott | $2,838 | $36,742* | $29,664 | $9,946* | 0.27 |
 Mohave Community CollegeKingman | $2,136 | $34,557* | $31,710 | $15,000* | 0.43 |
 Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler | $2,358 | $33,709* | $38,139 | $6,625* | 0.20 |
 Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale | $2,358 | $31,759* | $40,404 | $11,000* | 0.35 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
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 South Mountain Community College, approximately 27% 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.