Liberal Arts & Humanities at San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, CA · Public · Certificate · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

enrolling 15,899 students in San Diego, CA.

Program Analysis

At $33,015 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 493.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 39% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

Among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally, San Diego Mesa College ranks #9 — elite territory by any measure of graduate financial outcomes.

The $33,015-to-$51,171 earnings arc over five years reflects a 55% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
62
Low End
62
Score
62
High End
Earnings $33,015/yr (20% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$568K
11.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
493.6x
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)
$1,150
Out-of-state: $9,094
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,171
55% 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at San Diego Mesa College?
A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts & Humanities field.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
For San Diego Mesa College graduates, AI risk is minimal. Liberal Arts & Humanities rated "AI-Proof" — 100% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Why does San Diego Mesa College rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?
Ranked #9 of 830 programs nationally, San Diego Mesa College lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →