Liberal Arts & Humanities at Concord University
Athens, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,499/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $444K | $444K | $419K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.4x | 11.4x | 10.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 26 | 25 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,800
Out-of-state: $82,400 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,869
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,562
16% growth from Year 1
About Concord University
Concord University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,394 in Athens, WV. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Concord University?
A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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