Liberal Arts & Humanities at Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 3,248 in Ellisville, MS.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $23,319 place Jones County Junior College below the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 36.4x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #695 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Jones County Junior College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $23,319 to $28,171 over five years — a 21% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

38 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
38
Score
38
High End
Earnings $23,319/yr (-16% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$291K
4.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
36.4x
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)
$8,000
Out-of-state: $12,000
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,171
21% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Liberal Arts & Humanities careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jones County Junior College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
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.
Can you still earn well with Liberal Arts & Humanities from Jones County Junior College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
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