Liberal Arts & Humanities at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,802/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
19.2x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
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 | $539K | $539K | $515K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.2x | 19.2x | 18.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.1x | 7.1x | 6.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,032
Out-of-state: $75,552 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,433
65% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Long Beach
With a 47% acceptance rate, California State University-Long Beach is moderately selective, serving a student body of 34,131 in Long Beach, CA. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does California State University-Long Beach's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does California State University-Long Beach rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?
The #105 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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