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Liberal Arts & Humanities at California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, 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 $24,706/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 20.3x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #225 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

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	$573K	$573K	$549K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.3x	20.3x	19.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.6x	7.6x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,292

Out-of-state: $75,812 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$22,584

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,550

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,783

114% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,706 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from California State University-Fullerton earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 20.3x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $12,550 debt-to-$24,706 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #225 out of 424 programs, California State University-Fullerton's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,706 to $52,783 over five years (114% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About California State University-Fullerton

With 87% of applicants admitted, California State University-Fullerton prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 36,956 students in Fullerton, CA. With 47% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does California State University-Fullerton's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Liberal Arts & Humanities earnings lower at California State University-Fullerton?

Lower starting pay at California State University-Fullerton may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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