Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

With 82% of applicants admitted, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,927 students in Marion, IN.

Program Analysis

At $43,511 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion significantly outpace the $27,616 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

At 7.3x the cost of tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

The median debt load of $16,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #487 out of 830 programs, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

43 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
44
Low End
43
Score
43
High End
Earnings $43,511/yr (58% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$44K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
7.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$62,336
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
4.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,860
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 43/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion?
At 43/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts and Sciences?
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 →