Liberal Arts & Humanities at Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA · Public · Certificate · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 4,410 in Gilroy, CA.

Program Analysis

At $28,543/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Gavilan College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 198.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 0% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.

At #34 of 830 nationally, this is a top-5% Liberal Arts & Humanities program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

58 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
58
Score
58
High End
Earnings $28,543/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$299K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
198.3x
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)
$1,506
Out-of-state: $12,246

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 Gavilan College?
A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts & Humanities field.
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.
What makes Gavilan College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program stand out?
Ranked #34 of 830 programs nationally, Gavilan College lands in the top 5%. 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 →