Liberal Arts & Humanities at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 657 students in Lancaster, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,942 put Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's Liberal Arts & Humanities program 34% above the national median of $27,616 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 31.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

Median debt of $19,000 represents roughly 6 months of the $36,942 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

At #324 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
49
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $36,942/yr (34% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$37K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
31.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$12,356
Out-of-state: $18,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,156
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

What can you do with a Liberal Arts & Humanities credential from Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 47/100 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. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus's score of 47/100 reflects this durability.
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