Liberal Arts and Sciences at Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a mid-sized student body of 11,790 in Sanford, FL.

Program Analysis

At $27,926/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Seminole State College of Florida land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 75.9x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $9,124 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Seminole State College of Florida ranks #149 among 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $27,926-to-$44,202 earnings arc over five years reflects a 58% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
51
Score
51
High End
Earnings $27,926/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$490K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
75.9x
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)
$6,454
Out-of-state: $22,894
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,124
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,202
58% 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

How does Seminole State College of Florida's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
A score of 51/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts and Sciences field.
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.
Why does Seminole State College of Florida rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?
Ranked #149 of 830 programs nationally, Seminole State College of Florida lands in the top 25%. 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 →