Liberal Arts & Humanities at Robeson Community College

Lumberton, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,454 students in Lumberton, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,714/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 74.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 29% 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.

A #230 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Robeson Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 38% earnings increase from $25,714 to $35,580 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

49 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
49
Score
48
High End
Earnings $25,714/yr (-7% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$381K
8.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
74.0x
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)
$5,142
Out-of-state: $17,430
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,580
38% 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

Liberal Arts & Humanities opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Robeson Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Robeson Community College graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →