Liberal Arts & Humanities at Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 3,346 students in Aurora, CO.

Program Analysis

At $38,729 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Community College of Aurora significantly outpace the $27,616 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 62.1x 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 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $12,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #61 ranking out of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally puts Community College of Aurora in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,729 to $48,154 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
56
Score
55
High End
Earnings $38,729/yr (40% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$501K
5.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
62.1x
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)
$8,060
Out-of-state: $31,360
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,154
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 Community College of Aurora?
This program scores 56/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Community College of Aurora 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 →