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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Florida International University

Miami, FL · 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 $34,418/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 19.6x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #90 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$514K	$514K	$490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	19.6x	18.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,260

Out-of-state: $75,852 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,532

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,740

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,791

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,418 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 19.6x 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 $22,740 debt-to-$34,418 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #90 out of 424 programs, Florida International University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,418 to $49,791 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Florida International University

With a 59% acceptance rate, Florida International University is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 38,761 students in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida International University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Florida International University rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #90 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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