Liberal Arts & Humanities at Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 3,781 students in Morristown, TN.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $24,893/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 44.1x 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 35% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #573 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Walters State Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 47% earnings increase from $24,893 to $36,545 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
39
Low End
42
Score
41
High End
Earnings $24,893/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$398K
10.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.1x
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)
$9,038
Out-of-state: $35,438
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,545
47% 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

How does Walters State Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 42/100 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. Walters State Community College's score of 42/100 reflects this durability.
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