Liberal Arts & Humanities at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,775/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Low (0% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI
10.5x earnings multiple (3.1x 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 | $496K | $496K | $472K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.5x | 10.5x | 10.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.1x | 3.1x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,160
Out-of-state: $161,928 (3.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,380
32% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 36,571 in Bloomington, IN.
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Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University-Bloomington'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.
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