Liberal Arts & Humanities at South Suburban College

South Holland, IL · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 2,012 students in South Holland, IL.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,465/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 40.7x 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 28% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #441 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, South Suburban College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $28,465 to $38,874 over five years — a 37% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
44
Score
43
High End
Earnings $28,465/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$414K
8.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
40.7x
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)
$10,186
Out-of-state: $25,366
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,874
37% 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

What can you do with a Liberal Arts & Humanities credential from South Suburban College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does South Suburban College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Liberal Arts & Humanities rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →