Liberal Arts & Humanities at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL · Public · Certificate · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,564 students in Chicago, IL.

Program Analysis

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program produces graduates earning $27,284/yr — within striking distance of the $27,616 national average for this trade.

With a 65.2x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% 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.

A #251 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $27,284/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$285K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
65.2x
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)
$4,380
Out-of-state: $14,430

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

What does a 48/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College?
At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
For City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King 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 →