Liberal Arts & Humanities at Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 3,961 in Weatherford, TX.

Program Analysis

At $28,420/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Weatherford College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 47.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts & Humanities programs nationally.

The 32% 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 $8,756 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #424 of 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs, Weatherford College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $28,420 to $40,503 over five years — a 43% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

45 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
45
Score
45
High End
Earnings $28,420/yr (3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$437K
9.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
47.9x
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)
$9,120
Out-of-state: $19,260
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,756
3.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,503
43% 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

How does Weatherford College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts & Humanities work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Weatherford College's score of 45/100 reflects this durability.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →