Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

serving a student body of 47,486 in The Woodlands, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,180/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 77.2x 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 exposure is significant at 0% of job tasks, producing a 40% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

With first-year pay of $27,180 far exceeding the $7,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #198 out of 830 programs, Lone Star College System's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $27,180 to $45,987 over five years (69% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
50
Score
50
High End
Earnings $27,180/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$477K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
77.2x
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)
$6,180
Out-of-state: $17,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,750
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,987
69% 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

What does a 50/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Lone Star College System?
A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts & Humanities field.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Lone Star College System a future-proof career choice?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Lone Star College System graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
What's the typical debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Lone Star College System?
Median debt of just $7,750 against $27,180/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What makes Lone Star College System's Liberal Arts & Humanities program stand out?
Ranked #198 of 830 programs nationally, Lone Star College System lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →