Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lamar Community College

Lamar, CO · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 406 in Lamar, CO.

Program Analysis

At $25,669/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Lamar Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 46.5x 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 35% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $7,892 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #477 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Lamar Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 47% earnings increase from $25,669 to $37,719 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $25,669/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$411K
10.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
46.5x
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)
$8,844
Out-of-state: $14,104
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,892
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,719
47% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lamar Community College?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Lamar Community College graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →