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Liberal Arts & Humanities at California State University-East Bay

Hayward, 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 $36,509/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 10%

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	$570K	$570K	$546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	20.2x	19.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.5x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,220

Out-of-state: $75,740 (7.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,104

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,181

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,970

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

California State University-East Bay's Liberal Arts & Humanities program produces graduates earning $36,509/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

With a 20.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most career paths mapped to Liberal Arts & Humanities involve work that current AI cannot replicate.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $14,181 in median debt clears quickly against $36,509 in annual earnings.

At #28 of 424 programs, this Liberal Arts & Humanities program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $36,509-to-$58,970 earnings arc over five years reflects a 62% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About California State University-East Bay

A 97% acceptance rate means California State University-East Bay is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 10,422 in Hayward, CA. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 45/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Liberal Arts & Humanities at California State University-East Bay?

At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Liberal Arts & Humanities programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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