Liberal Arts & Humanities at South Georgia State College

Douglas, GA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,553 students in Douglas, GA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,002 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 73.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 0% of job tasks, producing a 40% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

At $11,000 in median debt against $25,002 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

Ranked #290 out of 830 programs, South Georgia State College's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $25,002 to $39,387 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
44
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $25,002/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$439K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
73.9x
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)
$5,940
Out-of-state: $18,644
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,387
58% 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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Liberal Arts & Humanities careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 48/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at South Georgia State College?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from South Georgia State College a future-proof career choice?
For South Georgia State 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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →