Liberal Arts & Humanities at Tri-County Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 435 students in Murphy, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $23,979/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 70.3x 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 24% gap from the optimistic case.

At #320 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Tri-County Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $23,979 to $31,498 over five years — a 31% 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 $23,979/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$332K
7.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
70.3x
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)
$4,726
Out-of-state: $17,014
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,498
31% 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

What can you do with a Liberal Arts & Humanities credential from Tri-County Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Tri-County Community College?
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.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Tri-County Community College graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →