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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,264/yr (-37% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #410 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	$390K	$390K	$366K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	15	15	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$111,360

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,168

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

12.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $23,264 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Cumberland University earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 6% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

Median debt of $25,000 against $23,264/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #410 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, Cumberland University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Cumberland University

Cumberland University accepts 67% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,053 students in Lebanon, TN. The average net cost of $73,168 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Cumberland University?

A score of 15/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Liberal Arts and Sciences at Cumberland University worth the student debt?

Median debt of $25,000 against $23,264/yr starting salary means roughly 1.1 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Can you still earn well with Liberal Arts and Sciences from Cumberland University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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