Liberal Arts and Sciences at Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 1,613 students in Henderson, NC.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,109 at Vance-Granville Community College come in 24% above the national median of $27,616 for Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.

With a 91.2x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Liberal Arts and Sciences involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

At #52 of 830 programs, this Liberal Arts and Sciences program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
58
Low End
57
Score
57
High End
Earnings $34,109/yr (24% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$34K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
91.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$3,912
Out-of-state: $13,128
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,212
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

What does a 57/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Vance-Granville Community College?
A score of 57/100 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?
Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 →