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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Baker College

Owosso, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,426/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #81 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$520K	$520K	$496K
Earnings Multiple	10.2x	10.2x	9.7x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$51,240

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,684

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,606

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,139

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,426 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Baker College earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 10.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts and Sciences involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

At $28,606 against $42,426/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Baker College ranks #81 among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 25% earnings increase from $42,426 to $53,139 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Baker College

With 88% of applicants admitted, Baker College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,026 students in Owosso, MI.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 40/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Baker College?

At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts and Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Baker College one of the best schools for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

Among 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Baker College's #81 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →