Liberal Arts & Humanities at Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 1,566 students in Ashland, KY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,263 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 41.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 26% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Liberal Arts & Humanities career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $12,000 in median debt against $27,263 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #490 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Ashland Community and Technical College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 34% earnings increase from $27,263 to $36,398 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $27,263/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$386K
7.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
41.4x
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)
$9,312
Out-of-state: $12,384
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,398
34% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Ashland Community and Technical College?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
For Ashland Community and Technical College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Liberal Arts & Humanities rated "AI-Proof" — 100% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →