Liberal Arts & Humanities at Northern Marianas College

Saipan, MP · Public · Associate Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

with a smaller student body of 1,236 in Saipan, MP.

Program Analysis

At $11,390 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Northern Marianas College earn below the $27,616 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 24.7x 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 40% scenario spread means the difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes is substantial.

A #806 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Northern Marianas College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $11,390-to-$24,183 earnings arc over five years reflects a 112% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

31 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
29
Low End
31
Score
31
High End
Earnings $11,390/yr (-59% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$200K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
24.7x
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)
$8,076
Out-of-state: $11,040
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$24,183
112% 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Northern Marianas College?
At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
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.
Is Northern Marianas College a good choice for Liberal Arts & Humanities despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →