Liberal Arts & Humanities at Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, VT · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 3,093 students in Montpelier, VT.

Program Analysis

At $29,597 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Community College of Vermont earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 55.7x 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 22% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $9,436 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #285 out of 830 programs, Community College of Vermont's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,597 to $37,887 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $29,597/yr (7% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$397K
6.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
55.7x
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)
$7,120
Out-of-state: $27,280
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,436
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,887
28% 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

How does Community College of Vermont's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 48/100, 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 Community College of Vermont a future-proof career choice?
For Community College of Vermont graduates, AI risk is minimal. Liberal Arts & Humanities rated "AI-Proof" — 100% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →