Liberal Arts & Humanities at Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, WA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 2,881 students in Spokane, WA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,078 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 51.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts & Humanities's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 30% gap from the optimistic case.

At $10,732 in median debt against $28,078 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #382 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Spokane Falls Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $28,078 to $38,980 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
44
Low End
46
Score
46
High End
Earnings $28,078/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$417K
8.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
51.4x
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)
$8,116
Out-of-state: $10,988
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,732
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,980
39% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Spokane Falls Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Spokane Falls Community College a future-proof career choice?
For Spokane Falls 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.
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