Liberal Arts & Humanities at North Central Missouri College

Trenton, MO · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

a compact campus enrolling 1,198 students in Trenton, MO.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $24,483/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 41.3x 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 37% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

With first-year pay of $24,483 far exceeding the $7,200 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #603 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places North Central Missouri College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $24,483-to-$37,102 earnings arc over five years reflects a 52% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

41 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
38
Low End
41
Score
40
High End
Earnings $24,483/yr (-11% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$408K
10.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
41.3x
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)
$9,900
Out-of-state: $16,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,200
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,102
52% 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

Liberal Arts & Humanities opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Central Missouri College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How safe is Liberal Arts & Humanities from automation?
For North Central Missouri 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.
What's the typical debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from North Central Missouri College?
Median debt of just $7,200 against $24,483/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 4 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →