Liberal Arts & Humanities at Albany State University

Albany, GA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

serving 5,829 students in Albany, GA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,576/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 37.9x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 34% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

At $17,976 against $28,576/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #479 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Albany State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 45% earnings increase from $28,576 to $41,468 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $28,576/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$450K
9.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
37.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$11,868
Out-of-state: $33,312
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,976
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,468
45% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof

Liberal Arts & Humanities Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Albany State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 43/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Liberal Arts & Humanities rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →