Liberal Arts & Humanities at Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, SC · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,697 students in Beaufort, SC.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,441 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 27.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Liberal Arts & Humanities involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

A #646 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Technical College of the Lowcountry in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $28,441 to $28,791 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $28,441/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$298K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
27.1x
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)
$11,000
Out-of-state: $22,088
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$28,791
1% 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

What does a 40/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Technical College of the Lowcountry?
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?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts & Humanities work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Technical College of the Lowcountry's score of 40/100 reflects this durability.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →