Liberal Arts & Humanities at Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 900 students in Hudson, NY.

Program Analysis

At $28,342/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Columbia-Greene Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 35.8x 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 risk is moderate — 0% task exposure — and the 30% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $11,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #555 out of 830 programs, Columbia-Greene Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,342 to $39,421 shows 39% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $28,342/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$422K
8.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
35.8x
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)
$11,808
Out-of-state: $22,320
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,421
39% 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 does a 42/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Columbia-Greene Community College?
At 42/100, 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 Columbia-Greene Community College a future-proof career choice?
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 →