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Liberal Arts and Sciences at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,588/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #206 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 50%

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	$473K	$473K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.8x	16.8x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,256

Out-of-state: $75,776 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$14,636

48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,981

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,588/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 16.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The median debt load of $15,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #206 out of 424 programs, California State University-Dominguez Hills's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,588 to $42,981 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About California State University-Dominguez Hills

With 91% of applicants admitted, California State University-Dominguez Hills prioritizes broad access, enrolling 12,642 students in Carson, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $14,636 over four years — 48% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State University-Dominguez Hills's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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