Liberal Arts & Humanities at Wake Technical Community College

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

serving 18,605 students in Raleigh, NC.

Program Analysis

At $30,373 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Wake Technical Community College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 104.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

The 35% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 0% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $10,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #68 of 830 programs, Wake Technical Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $30,373 to $44,718 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

56 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
56
Score
56
High End
Earnings $30,373/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$488K
10.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
104.4x
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)
$4,672
Out-of-state: $15,164
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,718
47% 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 56/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Wake Technical Community College?
At 56/100, Wake Technical Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Wake Technical Community College a future-proof career choice?
For Wake Technical 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 →