Liberal Arts & Humanities at College of the Albemarle

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

with a smaller student body of 1,271 in Elizabeth City, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,261/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 78.8x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 17% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Liberal Arts & Humanities career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

College of the Albemarle ranks #163 among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 21% earnings increase from $28,261 to $34,282 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
51
Low End
51
Score
51
High End
Earnings $28,261/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$355K
5.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
78.8x
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)
$4,498
Out-of-state: $14,444
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,282
21% 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

Liberal Arts & Humanities opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of the Albemarle's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 51/100, College of the Albemarle's Liberal Arts & Humanities program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
For College of the Albemarle 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.
Is College of the Albemarle one of the best schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities?
Ranked #163 of 830 programs nationally, College of the Albemarle 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 →