Liberal Arts & Humanities at Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,082/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
13.3x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
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 | $443K | $443K | $418K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.3x | 13.3x | 12.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 27 | 26 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,424
Out-of-state: $109,864 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,051
11.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,349
16% growth from Year 1
About Idaho State University
with a mid-sized student body of 7,260 in Pocatello, ID.
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Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Idaho State University's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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.
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