Liberal Arts & Humanities at Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

serving 5,906 students in Buffalo, NY.

Program Analysis

At $23,608/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Erie Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 32.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 37% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $8,174 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #730 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Erie Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $23,608-to-$35,615 earnings arc over five years reflects a 51% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

37 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
35
Low End
37
Score
37
High End
Earnings $23,608/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$391K
10.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
32.1x
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)
$12,200
Out-of-state: $22,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,174
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,615
51% 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

Explore what Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 830 programs nationwide.

Read the full Liberal Arts & Humanities career guide →

Compare & Explore

Liberal Arts & Humanities Overview

Liberal Arts & Humanities at Other Schools

Other Majors at Erie Community College

How Does a Bachelor's Degree Compare?

Four-year programs take longer but may unlock different career trajectories. See the data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Erie Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Liberal Arts & Humanities rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →