Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of South Carolina-Union

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

A 70% admission rate makes University of South Carolina-Union accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 267 in Union, SC.

Program Analysis

At $18,455 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of South Carolina-Union earn below the $27,616 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 12.8x 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.

The median debt load of $9,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #815 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places University of South Carolina-Union in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

29 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
30
Low End
29
Score
29
High End
Earnings $18,455/yr (-33% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$193K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
12.8x
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)
$15,116
Out-of-state: $36,476
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,000
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

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 University of South Carolina-Union? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of South Carolina-Union?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
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.
Why are Liberal Arts & Humanities earnings lower at University of South Carolina-Union?
Starting salary is one data point. If University of South Carolina-Union's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →