Liberal Arts & Humanities at Clark College

Vancouver, WA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 4,699 students in Vancouver, WA.

Program Analysis

At $23,953/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Clark College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 45.4x 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 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $9,366 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #615 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Clark College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $23,953-to-$40,985 earnings arc over five years reflects a 71% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
41
Score
41
High End
Earnings $23,953/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$420K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
45.4x
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)
$9,264
Out-of-state: $20,760
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,366
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,985
71% 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 Clark College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
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 →