Liberal Arts & Humanities at Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

one of the larger campuses at 40,214 students in Fort Worth, TX.

Program Analysis

At $30,179 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Tarrant County College District earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 144.9x 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 37% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $9,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Tarrant County College District ranks #41 among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $30,179-to-$45,561 earnings arc over five years reflects a 51% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
58
Score
58
High End
Earnings $30,179/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$501K
10.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
144.9x
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)
$3,456
Out-of-state: $16,470
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,561
51% 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

Liberal Arts & Humanities opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tarrant County College District's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 58/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 1 of 1 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
What makes Tarrant County College District's Liberal Arts & Humanities program stand out?
The #41 ranking out of 830 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →