Liberal Arts & Humanities at Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,538 students in Fairfield, ME.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,448 at Kennebec Valley Community College come in 17% above the national median of $27,616 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

The 49.3x 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.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 3%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

With first-year pay of $32,448 far exceeding the $11,711 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #214 out of 830 programs, Kennebec Valley Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $32,448 to $34,749 over five years (7% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $32,448/yr (17% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$351K
1.7% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
49.3x
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)
$7,124
Out-of-state: $12,884
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,711
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,749
7% 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

How does Kennebec Valley Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 49/100 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?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts & Humanities work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Kennebec Valley Community College's score of 49/100 reflects this durability.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →