Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Nebraska Community College
Associate's Degree
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 Nebraska
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Nebraska (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nebraska Community College | — | $40,349 | — | — |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | $33,011 | $39,955 | $10,214 | 0.31 |
| Southeast Community College Area | $31,041 | $38,900 | $11,000 | 0.35 |
| Northeast Community College | $30,292 | $36,248 | $12,000 | 0.40 |
| Central Community College | $26,198 | $34,174 | $8,313 | 0.32 |
| Mid-Plains Community College | $24,535 | $33,635 | $8,817 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Nebraska
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Nebraska schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha | $3,285 | $33,011 | $10,214 |
| Southeast Community College Area Lincoln | $3,540 | $31,041 | $11,000 |
| Northeast Community College Norfolk | $3,840 | $30,292 | $12,000 |
| Central Community College Grand Island | $3,360 | $26,198 | $8,313 |
| Mid-Plains Community College North Platte | $3,600 | $24,535 | $8,817 |
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.