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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,719/yr (79% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #3 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 1%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$903K	$903K	$878K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.5x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$260,324

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$157,732

39% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$119,188

79% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,719 put Georgetown University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program 79% above the national median of $37,172 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic ten-year scenarios is just 3% — this field's hands-on core resists automation.

Ranked #3 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs nationally, Georgetown University sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $119,188 show a 79% jump from the $66,719 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University's 13% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, with a mid-sized student body of 7,462 in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,732 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Liberal Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Liberal Arts and Sciences field.

What makes Georgetown University's Liberal Arts and Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #3 of 424 programs nationally, Georgetown University lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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