Liberal Arts & Humanities at Wilkes Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 1,881 students in Wilkesboro, NC.

Program Analysis

At $25,681/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Wilkes Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 77.5x 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 33% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #231 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Wilkes Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 44% earnings increase from $25,681 to $36,855 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
49
Score
49
High End
Earnings $25,681/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$399K
9.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
77.5x
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 (In-State)
$5,144
Out-of-state: $17,432
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,855
44% 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

How does Wilkes Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →