Liberal Arts and Sciences at Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 4,018 students in Fulton, MS.

Program Analysis

At $19,091 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Itawamba Community College earn below the $27,616 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 49.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 $6,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #632 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs places Itawamba Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $19,091-to-$35,795 earnings arc over five years reflects a 87% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

40 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
36
Low End
40
Score
40
High End
Earnings $19,091/yr (-31% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$335K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
49.0x
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)
$6,840
Out-of-state: $11,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,795
87% growth from Year 1

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.

Read the full Liberal Arts and Sciences career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Itawamba Community College?
A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How safe is Liberal Arts and Sciences from automation?
This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Liberal Arts and Sciences work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. Our model rates it "AI-Proof" overall.
Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Itawamba Community College?
Lower starting pay at Itawamba Community College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →