Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,474/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 11.7x 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 and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.
The $21,500 debt-to-$32,474 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #316 out of 424 programs, East Tennessee State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,474 to $41,482 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.