Liberal Arts & Humanities at Surry Community College

Dobson, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,445 students in Dobson, NC.

Program Analysis

At $24,635/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Surry Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 71.8x 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 29% gap from the optimistic case.

At #319 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Surry Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $24,635 to $34,148 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $24,635/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$366K
8.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
71.8x
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)
$5,090
Out-of-state: $17,378
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,148
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 Surry Community College'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.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Surry Community College a future-proof career choice?
For Surry 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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