Liberal Arts and Sciences at Grayson College

Denison, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 2,890 in Denison, TX.

Program Analysis

At $34,262 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Grayson College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 83.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts and Sciences's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 26% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $6,875 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #70 of 830 programs, Grayson College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $34,262 to $45,644 over five years — a 33% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
56
Score
56
High End
Earnings $34,262/yr (24% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$483K
7.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
83.0x
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)
$5,820
Out-of-state: $11,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,875
2.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,644
33% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences 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

About Liberal Arts and Sciences Careers

Your studies in humanities and sciences can lead to a career shaping minds in higher education. As a community college instructor, your days are focused on the classroom. You’ll craft engaging lectures, lead discussions on foundational texts, and spend afternoons in office hours, helping students one-on-one with their essays and research projects. At a four-year university, your role often expands to include original research, meaning you might spend your mornings teaching a seminar and your afternoons in the library archives, contributing new knowledge to your field by writing articles and books.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Grayson College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
A score of 56/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts and Sciences field.
How safe is Liberal Arts and Sciences from automation?
Liberal Arts and Sciences 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's the typical debt for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Grayson College?
At $6,875 in median debt, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Grayson College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →