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Liberal Arts and Sciences at Goddard College

Plainfield, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,331/yr (-48% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 5.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #415 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 and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$456K	$456K	$431K
Earnings Multiple	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	13	13	16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$78,272

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,608

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,000

14.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$34,930

81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $19,331 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Goddard College earn below the $37,172 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

At 5.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $23,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $19,331 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #415 out of 424 programs, Goddard College's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $19,331 to $34,930 over five years (81% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Goddard College

A 20% acceptance rate puts Goddard College in competitive admissions territory, a compact campus enrolling 113 students in Plainfield, VT. Pell Grant recipients make up 53% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Goddard College's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 13/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do Goddard College Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

Why are Liberal Arts and Sciences earnings lower at Goddard College?

Lower starting pay at Goddard College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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