Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Nebraska Community College
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nebraska Community College | — | $40,349 | — |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | $33,011 | $39,955 | +21% |
| Southeast Community College Area | $31,041 | $38,900 | +25% |
| Northeast Community College | $30,292 | $36,248 | +20% |
| Central Community College | $26,198 | $34,174 | +30% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Nebraska
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (11 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff | $3,000 | $30,292* | $40,349 | $10,214* | — |
 Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha | $3,285 | $33,011* | $39,955 | $10,214* | 0.31 |
 Southeast Community College AreaLincoln | $3,540 | $31,041* | $38,900 | $11,000* | 0.35 |
 Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk | $3,840 | $30,292* | $36,248 | $12,000* | 0.40 |
 Central Community CollegeGrand Island | $3,360 | $26,198* | $34,174 | $8,313* | 0.32 |
 Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte | $3,600 | $24,535* | $33,635 | $8,817* | 0.36 |
| 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 Western Nebraska Community College, approximately 25% 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 5 similar programs in NE. Actual outcomes may vary.