Liberal Arts & Humanities at Ozarks Technical Community College

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

serving 8,194 students in Springfield, MO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,787 track close to the $27,616 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 47.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 29% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Liberal Arts & Humanities career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $10,493 in median debt against $26,787 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

A #456 ranking among 830 Liberal Arts & Humanities programs places Ozarks Technical Community College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 38% earnings increase from $26,787 to $36,903 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

44 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
42
Low End
44
Score
44
High End
Earnings $26,787/yr (-3% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (100% shielded)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$394K
8.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
47.1x
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)
$8,368
Out-of-state: $13,744
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,493
4.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,903
38% 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 Ozarks Technical Community College's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
A score of 44/100 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?
For Ozarks Technical Community 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.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →