Liberal Arts & Humanities at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,700 students in Granite Falls, MN.

Program Analysis

At $29,308 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Minnesota West Community and Technical College earn slightly above the $27,616 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 30.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 0% task exposure — and the 23% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates.

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.

At #600 out of 830 programs, Minnesota West Community and Technical College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $29,308 to $37,950 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
41
Score
41
High End
Earnings $29,308/yr (6% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$399K
6.7% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
30.7x
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)
$12,968
Out-of-state: $24,664
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,950
29% 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.

Read the full Liberal Arts & Humanities career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Minnesota West Community and Technical College?
A score of 41/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Liberal Arts & Humanities jobs?
Highly resilient. Liberal Arts & Humanities careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Minnesota West Community and Technical College graduates retain 1 of 1 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →