Liberal Arts and Sciences at Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 2,579 in Owensboro, KY.

Program Analysis

At $26,002/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Owensboro Community and Technical College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 44.2x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 34% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $6,925 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #527 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Owensboro Community and Technical College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 46% earnings increase from $26,002 to $37,879 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
43
Score
42
High End
Earnings $26,002/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$412K
9.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.2x
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)
$9,312
Out-of-state: $12,384
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,925
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,879
46% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences 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

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Owensboro Community and Technical College?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How safe is Liberal Arts and Sciences from automation?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts and Sciences careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
How affordable is Liberal Arts and Sciences at Owensboro Community and Technical College?
At $6,925 in median debt, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Owensboro Community and Technical College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →