Liberal Arts & Humanities at Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 2,994 students in Utica, NY.

Program Analysis

At $23,618/yr, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Mohawk Valley Community College land near the $27,616 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 20.2x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Liberal Arts & Humanities involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

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

34 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
35
Low End
34
Score
34
High End
Earnings $23,618/yr (-14% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$247K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
20.2x
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)
$12,228
Out-of-state: $17,390
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$27,944
18% 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

What does a 34/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Mohawk Valley Community College?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Is Liberal Arts & Humanities from Mohawk Valley Community College a future-proof career choice?
Liberal Arts & Humanities rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 0% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →