Liberal Arts & Humanities at Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,502/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #173 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 $471K $471K $447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.5x 12.5x 11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.8x 6.8x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 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)
$37,604
Out-of-state: $68,968 (6.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,792
-38% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,000
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,701
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,502/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 12.5x 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 $24,000 debt-to-$38,502 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #173 out of 424 programs, Colorado State University Pueblo's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $38,502 to $43,701 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo accepts 100% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 3,028 in Pueblo, CO.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Colorado State University Pueblo's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 →