Liberal Arts & Humanities at College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 4,717 students in Ocala, FL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $24,017/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 77.8x 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.

With first-year pay of $24,017 far exceeding the $9,620 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #248 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places College of Central Florida in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $24,017-to-$38,269 earnings arc over five years reflects a 59% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
44
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $24,017/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$421K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
77.8x
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)
$5,420
Out-of-state: $21,034
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,620
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,269
59% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of Central Florida's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
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 →