Liberal Arts and Sciences at Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 3,847 students in Goodman, MS.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,496 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 53.8x 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 29% gap from the optimistic case.

At $8,411 in median debt against $25,496 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #404 of 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Holmes Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $25,496 to $35,307 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
45
Score
44
High End
Earnings $25,496/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$378K
8.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
53.8x
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)
$7,020
Out-of-state: $12,420
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,411
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,307
38% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Holmes Community College?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts and Sciences jobs?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts and Sciences careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →