Liberal Arts & Humanities at Clatsop Community College

Astoria, OR · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 506 students in Astoria, OR.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $23,808 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 33.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts & Humanities's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #709 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Clatsop Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $23,808 to $29,546 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

38 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
38
Score
38
High End
Earnings $23,808/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$307K
5.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
33.6x
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)
$9,150
Out-of-state: $17,214
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,546
24% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Liberal Arts & Humanities careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Clatsop Community College?
At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Clatsop Community College a future-proof career choice?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 1 of 1 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →