Liberal Arts and Sciences at Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, OK · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

serving 11,397 students in Tulsa, OK.

Program Analysis

Tulsa Community College's Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates start at $30,847/yr — above the $27,616 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 51.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Liberal Arts and Sciences's career paths, with 0% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 17% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,500 in median debt clears fast against $30,847 in annual earnings.

At #279 of 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Tulsa Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $30,847 to $37,664 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

48 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
48
Score
48
High End
Earnings $30,847/yr (12% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$390K
5.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
51.8x
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)
$7,536
Out-of-state: $19,440
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,664
22% 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 Tulsa Community College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How safe is Liberal Arts and Sciences from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts and Sciences work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Our model rates it "AI-Proof" overall.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →