Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Wabash Valley College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley College | — | $32,236 | — |
| 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)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wabash Valley CollegeMount Carmel | $4,390 | $27,563* | $32,236 | $6,365 | — |
 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 |
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 Wabash Valley College, approximately 24% 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 42 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.