Liberal Arts & Humanities at Kirtland Community College

Grayling, MI · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a smaller institution with 965 students in Grayling, MI.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,088/yr, roughly in line with the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 44.2x 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.

With first-year pay of $25,088 far exceeding the $8,308 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #547 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Kirtland Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $25,088-to-$41,117 earnings arc over five years reflects a 64% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

42 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
42
Score
42
High End
Earnings $25,088/yr (-9% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$440K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.2x
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)
$9,960
Out-of-state: $18,780
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,308
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,117
64% 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

How does Kirtland Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
For Kirtland 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.
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