Liberal Arts & Humanities at Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,404 students in Hazard, KY.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,569/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 38.8x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 20% 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.

With first-year pay of $27,569 far exceeding the $8,986 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #542 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Hazard Community and Technical College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 26% earnings increase from $27,569 to $34,660 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $27,569/yr (-0% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$361K
5.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.8x
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)
$9,312
Out-of-state: $12,384
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,986
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,660
26% 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

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 Hazard Community and Technical College?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
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 →