Exactly 340 of the 1,520 liberal arts professionals employed in Missouri, work in Independence. Between 2006 and 2010, in Independence, there has been a 13% decline in the number of liberal arts professionals. Overall employment in Independence has increased.

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Salaries for liberal arts professionals in Independence have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $48,730 per year was earned by liberal arts professionals in Independence. Liberal arts professionals in Independence made a yearly average salary of $56,940, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Independence.

Liberal arts professionals make a median salary of $44,320 per year in Independence. The 10% of liberal arts professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $31,020 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $73,680 per year.

Independence liberal arts professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

There are 2 accredited liberal arts schools in the city. Many of Independence's liberal arts professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

There is one degree and certificate program in liberal arts offered by Independence's liberal arts school.

Approximately 195 students graduated from liberal arts courses in 2010.