Liberal Arts & Humanities at Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 1,548 in Arkansas City, KS.

Program Analysis

At $25,966/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Cowley County Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 50.2x 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 exposure is significant at 0% of job tasks, producing a 38% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

The median debt load of $8,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #445 out of 830 programs, Cowley County Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,966 to $39,566 over five years (52% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
44
Score
44
High End
Earnings $25,966/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$436K
11.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
50.2x
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)
$8,700
Out-of-state: $12,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,000
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,566
52% 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

What can you do with a Liberal Arts & Humanities credential from Cowley County Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Cowley County Community College?
At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts & Humanities work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Cowley County Community College's score of 44/100 reflects this durability.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →