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Liberal Arts & Humanities at East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,809/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #145 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	$479K	$479K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.3x	16.3x	15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,444

Out-of-state: $94,552 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,056

-124% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,544

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,670

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,809 track close to the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts & Humanities programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 16.3x 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 $23,544 debt-to-$36,809 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #145 out of 424 programs, East Carolina University's Liberal Arts & Humanities offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,809 to $44,670 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About East Carolina University

East Carolina University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 19,857 students in Greenville, NC.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Carolina University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 37/100 — 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 →