Liberal Arts & Humanities at Independence Community College

Independence, KS · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 518 in Independence, KS.

Program Analysis

At $23,620/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Independence Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 39.3x 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 risk is moderate — 0% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

The median debt load of $6,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #664 out of 830 programs, Independence Community College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $23,620 to $31,582 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $23,620/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$335K
7.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
39.3x
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)
$8,520
Out-of-state: $9,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
3.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,582
34% 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

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Independence Community College?
At 39/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 0% of Liberal Arts & Humanities tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 1 of 1 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
What's the typical debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Independence Community College?
At $6,500 in median debt, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Independence Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.3x is well below the trade program average.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →