Liberal Arts & Humanities at Rockingham Community College

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

with a smaller student body of 1,071 in Wentworth, NC.

Program Analysis

At $30,865 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Rockingham Community College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 104.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts & Humanities's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #67 of 830 programs, Rockingham Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $30,865 to $39,261 over five years — a 27% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
56
Score
56
High End
Earnings $30,865/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$411K
6.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
104.4x
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)
$3,932
Out-of-state: $13,148
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,261
27% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Rockingham Community College?
This program scores 56/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts & Humanities work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Rockingham Community College's score of 56/100 reflects this durability.
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