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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · 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 $31,613/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #237 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	$549K	$549K	$524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.8x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,520

Out-of-state: $70,840 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,792

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,727

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,613 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 11.8x 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 4%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $20,500 debt-to-$31,613 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #237 out of 424 programs, Framingham State University's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts & Humanities trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,613 to $53,727 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Framingham State University

Framingham State University has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,556 students in Framingham, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Framingham 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 →