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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities program score?

This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. 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 →