Liberal Arts & Humanities at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

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

with a smaller student body of 2,540 in Chicago, IL.

Program Analysis

At $32,568 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 38.9x 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.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

Ranked #346 out of 830 programs, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

46 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
46
Score
46
High End
Earnings $32,568/yr (18% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$341K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.9x
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)
$8,760
Out-of-state: $28,860

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 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 46/100 — 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?
For City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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 →