Liberal Arts & Humanities at Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a mid-sized student body of 7,347 in Amarillo, TX.

Program Analysis

At $31,173 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Amarillo College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 91.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts & Humanities's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $12,059 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #82 of 830 programs, Amarillo College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $31,173 to $37,913 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
55
Score
55
High End
Earnings $31,173/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$392K
5.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
91.8x
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)
$4,272
Out-of-state: $9,408
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,059
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,913
22% 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

What can you do with a Liberal Arts & Humanities credential from Amarillo College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 55/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Amarillo College?
A score of 55/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts & Humanities field.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
For Amarillo College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Liberal Arts & Humanities rated "AI-Proof" — 100% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →