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Liberal Arts & Humanities at Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · 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 $39,936/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$476K	$476K	$452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$36,328

-11% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,731

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,852

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,936 per year, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Indiana University-East earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 14.6x 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 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts & Humanities are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The median debt load of $17,731 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #92 out of 424 programs, Indiana University-East's Liberal Arts & Humanities program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth is modest: $39,936 to $44,852 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Indiana University-East

With 71% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-East prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,446 in Richmond, IN.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University-East's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts & Humanities. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Indiana University-East rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

The #92 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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