Liberal Arts & Humanities at Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 1,498 students in Hopkinsville, KY.

Program Analysis

At $27,978/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Hopkinsville Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 42.1x 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 risk is moderate — 0% task exposure — and the 25% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $6,999 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #448 out of 830 programs, Hopkinsville Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,978 to $37,089 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
44
Score
43
High End
Earnings $27,978/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$392K
7.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
42.1x
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)
$9,312
Out-of-state: $12,384
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,999
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,089
33% 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 Hopkinsville Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hopkinsville Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
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?
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.
How affordable is Liberal Arts & Humanities at Hopkinsville Community College?
At $6,999 in median debt, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Hopkinsville Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →