Liberal Arts and Sciences at Midland College

Midland, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

serving 5,020 students in Midland, TX.

Program Analysis

At $24,147/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Midland College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 69.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally.

The 40% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 0% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

At #328 of 830 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Midland College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $51,241 show a 112% jump from the $24,147 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $24,147/yr (-13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$424K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
69.9x
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)
$6,060
Out-of-state: $12,060
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,241
112% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Midland College?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How AI-proof is a career in Liberal Arts and Sciences?
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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →