Liberal Arts and Sciences at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

Vineland, NJ · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 2,077 students in Vineland, NJ.

Program Analysis

At $26,187/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 41.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

The 34% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 0% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

The median debt load of $11,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #551 of 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $26,187 to $38,089 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
40
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $26,187/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$414K
9.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
41.5x
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)
$9,960
Out-of-state: $11,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,089
45% 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.

Read the full Liberal Arts and Sciences career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts and Sciences jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts and Sciences work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Our model rates it "AI-Proof" overall.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →