Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

enrolling 7,756 students in Lansing, MI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,926 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 51.4x 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 29% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

At $10,350 in median debt against $27,926 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #363 out of 830 programs, Lansing Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,926 to $38,528 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
44
Low End
46
Score
46
High End
Earnings $27,926/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$412K
8.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
51.4x
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)
$8,020
Out-of-state: $22,060
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,350
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,528
38% 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 Lansing Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 46/100, 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?
For Lansing 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.
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