Liberal Arts & Humanities at Nashville State Community College

Nashville, TN · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 4,931 students in Nashville, TN.

Program Analysis

At $29,280 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Nashville State Community College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 54.3x 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 37% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $10,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #280 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Nashville State Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $29,280-to-$44,360 earnings arc over five years reflects a 52% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $29,280/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$488K
10.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
54.3x
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)
$8,996
Out-of-state: $35,396
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,360
52% 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 Nashville State Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 48/100 — 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?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 1 of 1 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →