Liberal Arts & Humanities at Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

enrolling 5,392 students in Littleton, CO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,592 put Arapahoe Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program 40% above the national median of $27,616 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 54.2x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% 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.

With first-year pay of $38,592 far exceeding the $13,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Arapahoe Community College ranks #92 among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $38,592 to $45,421 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
54
Score
54
High End
Earnings $38,592/yr (40% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$467K
4.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
54.2x
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)
$8,616
Out-of-state: $33,084
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,750
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,421
18% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Arapahoe Community College?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
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.
Is Arapahoe Community College one of the best schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities?
Ranked #92 of 830 programs nationally, Arapahoe Community College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →