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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
22 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,988/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #374 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 and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $441K $441K $416K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 23 22 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$150,928
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,148
50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,988/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 6%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $25,000 debt-to-$32,988 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #374 out of 424 programs, Centenary University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Centenary University

Centenary University accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 934 in Hackettstown, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $76,148 — 50% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Other Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($103,135) DePaul University ($84,066) Molloy College ($74,868) Bentley University ($72,333) Champlain College ($71,207) Georgetown University ($66,719) Thomas More University ($62,607) Drexel University ($62,470)

Other Majors at Centenary University

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($54,633) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($49,381) Biology, General ($44,312) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($37,259) Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services ($34,104) Sociology ($32,049) Research and Experimental Psychology ($27,933) Design and Applied Arts ($26,569)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Centenary University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 22/100 — 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 →