Liberal Arts & Humanities at Morton College

Cicero, IL · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 2,593 students in Cicero, IL.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,829 at Morton College come in 15% above the national median of $27,616 for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs.

The 44.4x 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.

Ranked #301 out of 830 programs, Morton College's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,829 to $41,269 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
47
Score
47
High End
Earnings $31,829/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$434K
6.7% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
44.4x
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)
$9,768
Out-of-state: $22,056
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,269
30% 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

What can you do with a Liberal Arts & Humanities credential from Morton College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Morton College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
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 →