Liberal Arts & Humanities at Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,529 students in West Burlington, IA.

Program Analysis

At $24,968/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Southeastern Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 33.8x 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 39% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

The median debt load of $9,700 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #663 out of 830 programs, Southeastern Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,968 to $38,436 over five years (54% increase) indicates that graduates in this trade see meaningful salary progression.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $24,968/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$425K
11.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
33.8x
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)
$12,600
Out-of-state: $12,900
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,700
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,436
54% 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

How does Southeastern Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts & Humanities?
For Southeastern Community 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 →