Liberal Arts & Humanities at Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, NH · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,262 students in Portsmouth, NH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,497 put Great Bay Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program 29% above the national median of $27,616 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The 38.4x 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 33% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

With first-year pay of $35,497 far exceeding the $13,145 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #265 out of 830 programs, Great Bay Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,497 to $51,071 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $35,497/yr (29% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$553K
9.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.4x
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)
$14,400
Out-of-state: $30,900
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,145
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,071
44% 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 48/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Great Bay Community College?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
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 →