Liberal Arts and Sciences at Brazosport College

Lake Jackson, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 2,827 in Lake Jackson, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $26,792/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 98.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 0% of job tasks, producing a 40% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

Ranked #139 out of 830 programs, Brazosport College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $26,792 to $45,643 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

52 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
52
Score
52
High End
Earnings $26,792/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$470K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
98.4x
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)
$4,776
Out-of-state: $9,422
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,643
70% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences 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

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Brazosport College?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts and Sciences field.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts and Sciences jobs?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts and Sciences careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Is Brazosport College one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Ranked #139 of 830 programs nationally, Brazosport College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →