Liberal Arts & Humanities at Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 1,974 in Roseburg, OR.

Program Analysis

At $27,211/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Umpqua Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 31.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 0% task exposure — and the 23% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $8,455 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #644 out of 830 programs, Umpqua Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,211 to $35,360 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $27,211/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$372K
6.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
31.5x
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
$11,818
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,455
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,360
30% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Liberal Arts & Humanities careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Umpqua Community College?
This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Umpqua 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 →