Liberal Arts & Humanities at Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 3,107 students in Fort Dodge, IA.

Program Analysis

At $23,747/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Iowa Central Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 38.8x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities carry above-average AI exposure (0% of tasks). The 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

The median debt load of $11,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #662 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Iowa Central Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $23,747-to-$40,983 earnings arc over five years reflects a 73% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

39 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
39
Score
39
High End
Earnings $23,747/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$417K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
38.8x
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)
$10,752
Out-of-state: $15,336
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,983
73% 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 39/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Iowa Central Community College?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Iowa Central Community College a future-proof career choice?
For Iowa Central 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 →