Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff, VA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 1,600 in Cedar Bluff, VA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $23,756/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 41.4x 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 39% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #653 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Southwest Virginia Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $23,756-to-$36,668 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
37
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $23,756/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$406K
11.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
41.4x
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)
$9,802
Out-of-state: $21,808
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,668
54% 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 40/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southwest Virginia Community College?
A score of 40/100 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?
For Southwest Virginia Community College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Liberal Arts & Humanities rated "AI-Proof" — 100% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →