Liberal Arts & Humanities at Gaston College

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

with a smaller student body of 3,359 in Dallas, NC.

Program Analysis

At $26,838/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Gaston College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 64.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

The 32% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 0% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

At #271 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Gaston College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $26,838 to $38,243 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $26,838/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$413K
9.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
64.8x
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)
$6,372
Out-of-state: $18,660
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,243
42% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Gaston College?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
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 →