Liberal Arts & Humanities at Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 3,628 students in Bel Air, MD.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $26,448/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 58.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

With first-year pay of $26,448 far exceeding the $8,718 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #356 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Harford Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $26,448-to-$43,965 earnings arc over five years reflects a 66% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
46
Score
46
High End
Earnings $26,448/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$464K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
58.4x
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)
$7,948
Out-of-state: $17,260
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,718
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,965
66% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 46/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Harford Community College?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
For Harford Community College 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 →