Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wilson Community College

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

a compact campus enrolling 807 students in Wilson, NC.

Program Analysis

At $23,530/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Wilson Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 80.3x 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 exposure is significant at 0% of job tasks, producing a 40% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

Ranked #274 out of 830 programs, Wilson Community College's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $23,530 to $44,981 over five years (91% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
44
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $23,530/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$413K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
80.3x
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)
$5,144
Out-of-state: $17,432
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,981
91% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences 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

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

Read the full Liberal Arts and Sciences career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wilson Community College?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How safe is Liberal Arts and Sciences from automation?
Liberal Arts and Sciences rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →