Liberal Arts & Humanities at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,423/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
16.2x earnings multiple (7.6x 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 | $477K | $477K | $452K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.2x | 16.2x | 15.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.6x | 7.6x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 38 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,424
Out-of-state: $62,676 (7.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,844
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,658
16% growth from Year 1
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University has a 98% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,328 students in Emporia, KS.
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Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts & Humanities at Emporia State University?
A score of 38/100 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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