Liberal Arts & Humanities at Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,815/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 14.3x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #248 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 & Humanities graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $483K $483K $458K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.3x 14.3x 13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.6x 6.6x 6.2x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,816
Out-of-state: $73,488 (6.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$36,220
-7% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,626
32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,815 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 14.3x 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 $23,000 debt-to-$33,815 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #248 out of 424 programs, Fairmont State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,815 to $44,626 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,690 students in Fairmont, WV.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fairmont State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 32/100 — 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 →