Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Hawkeye Community College

Graduates from the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities program at Hawkeye Community College can expect a steady increase in earnings over time. The median earnings one year after graduation stand at $27,382, which rises to $45,042 five years later and reaches $55,878 after ten years. When adjusted for purchasing power, the median earnings five years post-graduation equate to approximately $50,495.52 on a national scale, indicating that graduates may experience a favorable economic position relative to their peers in other regions.

The primary industries that graduates enter are predominantly in Health Care & Social Assistance, with 49.5% of graduates working in this field one year after graduation. This trend continues with 42.4% and 25.5% of graduates remaining in the same sector five and ten years post-graduation, respectively. The estimated break-even point compared to a high school-only path is approximately 16.1 years, suggesting that while the initial financial return may be modest, the long-term benefits in terms of career opportunities and earnings potential can justify the investment in education.