Liberal Arts & Humanities at Craven Community College

New Bern, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 1,877 students in New Bern, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,745/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 92.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts & Humanities's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

At #97 of 830 nationally, this is a top-5% Liberal Arts & Humanities program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $28,745 to $35,805 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
54
Score
53
High End
Earnings $28,745/yr (4% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$373K
5.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
92.1x
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)
$4,044
Out-of-state: $13,260
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,805
25% 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

Liberal Arts & Humanities opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Craven Community College?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.
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. Craven Community College's score of 54/100 reflects this durability.
What makes Craven Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program stand out?
Ranked #97 of 830 programs nationally, Craven Community College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →